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Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro ICU Assignment in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Travel to Winston-Salem, NC for a Neuro ICU Registered Nurse job in a high-acuity comprehensive stroke center. Located in the heart of North Carolina’s Piedmont region, Winston-Salem offers a welcoming community, a blend of historic charm and modern amenities, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy local dining, arts, and outdoor recreation. If you have strong critical care experience, neurocritical care skills, and a passion for exceptional patient care, this travel RN assignment offers a rewarding opportunity in a respected North Carolina healthcare setting.

Job Details

• Specialty: Neuro ICU / Critical Care Nursing
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660 - $1,750
• Healthcare Setting: Neuro and Surgical ICU within a comprehensive stroke center
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Required to other ICUs and intermediate care units as needed
• Scheduling: Per unit needs; block scheduling not guaranteed

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience required
• Prior travel nurse experience required; first-time travelers are not accepted
• Active Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a Compact state; pending license may be considered for submission
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale
• Experience with ICP monitoring, ventilator management, and telemetry
• Strong background in neurocritical care, stroke care, seizure management, and titration of critical drips
• Comfort working in a high-acuity intensive care environment with invasive equipment and specialized Neuro ICU technology
• Must be willing to float within the facility as needed
• Must be able to pass EKG testing prior to start

Responsibilities

• Provide expert critical care nursing to adult and geriatric neuroscience ICU patients
• Monitor and manage complex neurological and surgical ICU conditions
• Perform and assist with ICP monitoring, EVD management, lumbar drains, and ventilator support
• Titrate vasoactive, cardiac, and sedation drips according to patient needs and physician orders
• Support care for stroke, seizure, traumatic brain injury, and post-neurosurgery patients
• Manage critical care equipment and collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe, effective treatment
• Document patient care accurately using EPIC and communicate effectively using SBAR
• Promote patient safety, responsiveness, and excellent outcomes in a team-oriented ICU setting

Apply now for this Travel Neuro ICU RN opportunity in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and join a healthcare team dedicated to exceptional critical care.

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.