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Neuro ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Washington, DC

Join a high-acuity Neuro ICU in Washington, DC as a travel registered nurse and provide expert critical care to adult and geriatric patients. This 13-week Neuro ICU travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to expand your clinical expertise in a comprehensive, stroke-focused setting while enjoying the energy, history, and cultural attractions of the nation’s capital.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Job Title: Neuro Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (Neuro ICU RN)
• Location: Washington, DC
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770–$1,860
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; approximately 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour shifts with the majority scheduled during the day; up to two weeks of the six-week schedule may be nights, typically 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:2
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric neurocritical care patients
• Weekend Coverage: Approximately six weekend shifts during the six-week schedule; holidays as needed
• Call: No call requirement
• Floating: May float to other ICUs or intermediate care units with equivalent or lower acuity

Neuro ICU Travel Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the District of Columbia; a pending license may be considered with proof of application, but the DC license must be active before the start date
• At least two years of recent Neuro ICU, ICU, or comparable critical care nursing experience
• At least one previous travel nursing assignment required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Successful completion of the required EKG rhythm interpretation assessment, including a minimum overall score of 80% and a perfect score on lethal rhythms
• Proficiency caring for patients requiring ventilator support, continuous sedation, vasoactive or cardiac drips, and advanced neurological monitoring
• Ability to care for patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracerebral hemorrhage, ischemic stroke, brain masses, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and post-neurosurgical conditions
• CCRN certification and Level I trauma care experience preferred
• Ability to complete required onboarding education, health screening, and compliance documentation within specified timelines

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill neurological and trauma patients in a high-acuity Neuro ICU
• Monitor and manage external ventricular drains, lumbar drains, intracranial pressure monitoring, and advanced neurological devices such as Raumedic bolts
• Perform continuous neurological assessments and promptly identify changes in patient condition
• Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage high-flow oxygen therapy, suctioning, and airway support
• Titrate cardiac, vasoactive, insulin, and sedation infusions according to clinical protocols
• Interpret dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases while collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team
• Provide central line, PICC, arterial line, and other invasive device care
• Administer blood products and medications safely while maintaining infection prevention and isolation precautions
• Support care for patients with multisystem organ dysfunction, acute stroke, traumatic brain injury, and post-neurosurgical complications
• Document assessments and interventions accurately in the electronic medical record
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation services, rapid response teams, and other clinical partners to promote safe, evidence-based care

Apply now for this Neuro ICU travel nurse opportunity in Washington, DC, and advance your critical care nursing career in a leading stroke-focused environment.

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.