ICU | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro ICU Night Shift | Dothan, Alabama

Apply for a Neuro ICU travel nursing job in Dothan, Alabama, and provide specialized care to adult neurocritical care patients in a Level II trauma setting. This 13-week travel assignment is ideal for an experienced ICU nurse seeking a rewarding Alabama nursing opportunity in the welcoming Wiregrass community, known for its friendly atmosphere, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to regional attractions.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Dothan, Alabama
• Assignment: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 8, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750–$1,840
• Schedule: Three or four 12-hour night shifts per week, based on traveler preference
• Shift Hours: 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Scheduling: Block scheduling may be accommodated
• Unit: Adult Neuro ICU with 10 beds and an average daily census of 8–10 patients
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:2
• Charting: Epic
• Float Requirement: Float to the CCU as needed
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Assignment Eligibility: Applicants must reside at least 90 miles from the assignment location

Neuro ICU Travel Nurse Requirements

• Active Alabama RN license or compact RN license at the time of submission
• At least 2 years of registered nursing experience, including a minimum of 1 year of Neuro ICU experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Demonstrated experience caring for adult neurocritical care patients
• Experience with Epic is preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience is preferred; highly experienced first-time travelers may be considered
• Strong critical care nursing skills with experience caring for patients with ischemic or hemorrhagic strokes, thrombectomies, traumatic brain injuries, status epilepticus, spinal cord injuries, and other neurological conditions requiring intensive care
• COVID-19 vaccination is required, with medical or religious exemptions considered according to assignment policy
• Influenza vaccination is required

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients requiring neurocritical care
• Monitor and manage patients with acute strokes, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, status epilepticus, and post-neurosurgical needs
• Perform neurological assessments and promptly identify changes in patient condition
• Manage intracranial pressure monitoring systems and external ventricular drains
• Provide care for ventilated patients and manage BiPAP/CPAP therapy
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, blood products, and continuous IV sedation
• Titrate cardiac and vasoactive medication infusions according to patient needs and established protocols
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias while supporting patients with multisystem organ dysfunction
• Assist with sheath removal, IV initiation and maintenance, airway suctioning, and other critical care procedures
• Float to the CCU as needed while maintaining safe, evidence-based patient care
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, social services, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in Epic

Apply now for this Neuro ICU travel nurse opportunity in Dothan, Alabama, and join a specialized critical care team in the Wiregrass region.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.