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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro ICU in York, Pennsylvania

Experienced Neuro ICU travel nurses are invited to join a high-acuity Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit in York, PA, caring for critically ill adult and geriatric neuroscience patients on a 13-week travel nursing contract.

Join a specialized Neuro Intensive Care Unit team in York, Pennsylvania, a welcoming city known for its rich history, vibrant downtown, and convenient access to outdoor recreation and major metropolitan areas. This on-site travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced ICU Registered Nurse who is passionate about neurocritical care and providing compassionate treatment in a collaborative, high-acuity environment.

Neuro ICU Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,240
• Employment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Assignment End Date: February 8, 2027
• Location: York, Pennsylvania
• Healthcare Setting: 10-bed Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit
• Shift: Nights, 6:45 p.m.–7:15 a.m.
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, including every-other-weekend coverage and holidays as needed
• Patient Population: Adults and older adults with ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, tumors, neurosurgical conditions, and medical overflow diagnoses
• Additional Scheduling: One hardship shift may be required depending on assignment timing; travelers may be expected to work two of three designated holiday periods
• Charting: Epic
• Floating: May float to other intensive care and acute-care units, including medical-surgical assignments

Travel Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Pennsylvania
• At least 2 years of recent Neuro ICU experience; 1 year of experience is required at minimum if specialty experience is otherwise comparable
• Previous experience in a Trauma Level I environment
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications; ENLS is strongly preferred
• Certifications must be issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current Epic charting experience
• Strong clinical experience with external ventricular drains, intracranial pressure monitoring, angiogram post-care, CRRT, carotid procedures, and embolization procedures
• Ability to care for ventilated patients and manage vasoactive infusions, sedation, paralytics, arterial lines, central lines, and complex neurological assessments
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and required float assignments
• Ability to complete required pre-start education and competency modules

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult and geriatric neuroscience patients
• Monitor and manage patients following craniotomy, aneurysm repair, AVM repair, carotid stenting, mechanical thrombectomy, embolization, coiling, and other neuro-endovascular procedures
• Care for patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, SAH, SDH, tumors, spinal cord injuries, and medical critical-care conditions
• Manage EVDs, lumbar drains, ICP monitoring, pupillometry, seizure-monitoring equipment, and other specialized neurological devices
• Provide ventilator management, CRRT support, hemodynamic monitoring, and blood-pressure management
• Titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips, continuous sedation, neuromuscular blockade, insulin infusions, and emergency medications according to protocol
• Interpret arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias and obtain 12-lead EKGs as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, rapid response, and other interdisciplinary teams
• Maintain accurate Epic documentation and support safe transitions of care
• Float to other ICU and acute-care areas when needed while maintaining high standards of patient safety and compassionate care

Apply now for this Neuro ICU travel nurse opportunity in York, Pennsylvania, and join a specialized critical care team serving complex neuroscience patients.

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.