Registered Nurse - ICU

Registered Nurse/ICULocation: Charlotte, NCOnsite Flexibility: OnsiteContract Details:Position Type: ContractContract Duration: 13 weeksStart: As soon as possiblePay Rate: $50.00–$51.00 / Hour (USD)Shift / Schedule: 12 hour nights; 18:45 - 07:15, 3 shifts per week (36 hours offered), every other weekend requiredTravel Requirements: Float requirement: YesWork Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Job Summary: This is a contract position for a Registered Nurse in the ICU at a comprehensive stroke center. The unit specializes in neuro-intensive care with a focus on acute stroke management, neurosurgical patients, and critical care conditions. Patient population includes ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, subdural hematomas, craniotomies, carotid interventions, aneurysm procedures, seizures, and other neurological emergencies. The role requires strong neuro critical care experience and comfort with specialized equipment including external ventricular drains, lumbar drains, ICP monitoring devices, and continuous hemodynamic monitoring. Nursing ratios are 2:1 with possible flexibility to 3:1 during high census periods; average daily census is 11-12 patients. No call requirement; 24-hour unit orientation provided (2 days or 2 nights).Key Responsibilities:Provide direct patient care to 2–3 critically ill neuro/stroke patients per shiftManage patients on mechanical ventilation and continuous IV sedationPerform and interpret 12-lead EKGs and dysrhythmia interpretation; manage dysrhythmias as neededInitiate and maintain IV access, including peripheral and central lines; manage central line care and infection preventionAdminister blood products using appropriate protocolsMonitor and manage external ventricular drains (EVD), lumbar drains, and ICP monitoring devicesProvide post-neurosurgery and acute stroke care, including CVA/acute stroke management protocolsMaintain strict isolation precautions and appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE)Operate unit information systems (Pyxis, EPIC) and apply SBAR communication frameworkFloat to other units as needed per unit staffing requirementsWork every other weekend as scheduledRequired Skills:Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a Neuro ICU (strong neuro critical care experience is mandatory; general ICU experience alone is not acceptable)Prior traveler experience required; first-time travelers are not acceptedProficiency with mechanical ventilation management in critically ill patientsIV start and central line care/managementInterpretation and management of cardiac dysrhythmiasBlood product administrationContinuous IV sedation managementCVA/acute stroke patient managementExternal ventricular drain (EVD) care and monitoringICP monitoring and interpretationPost-neurosurgery patient managementCare of ventilated patientsLumbar drain experienceIsolation precautions and appropriate PPE useVents (mechanical ventilation)Neuro Intensive Care Unit competencyCentral line care/managementEducation Requirements:ACLS certification (American Heart Association)BCLS certification (Basic Cardiac Life Support)NIH Stroke Certification requiredEKG testing must be passed prior to start datePreferred Skills:Arterial line managementWork Environment / Physical Requirements:12-hour night shifts (18:45 - 07:15)3 shifts per week with 36 hours offeredEvery other weekend requiredFloat requirement to other units as neededPatient ratios of 2:1, with flexibility to 3:1 during high census periodsWork in a comprehensive stroke center with specialized neuro ICU equipmentNavy blue and white scrubs requiredComprehensive stroke center patient population including acute and post-operative neurological patientsAverage daily census: 11-12 patientsSpecial Equipment:External Ventricular Drains (EVD)Lumbar Drains (LD)HemovacsCamino (ICP monitoring)LICOXNICOM (continuous hemodynamic monitoring)Arctic Sun (temperature management)Unit Systems:Pyxis (medication dispensing)EPIC (electronic health records)SBAR (communication framework)Important Notes:Return to Origin (RTO) after booking is NOT allowed. RTO cannot be worked out onsite. Call-offs or additional RTO on the unit may result in contract cancellation and "Do Not Return" (DNR) status.RTO window: 7 days maximum for AYA auto offer eligibility.Unit will accept 13-week contract duration.Locals are accepted; rate differential may apply.Unit orientation: 24 hours (2 days or 2 nights).EKG testing must be completed and passed prior to start date for this specialty.Candidates MUST have a minimum of 2 years of Neuro ICU experience. Candidates without strong neuro critical care background (not general ICU) should not apply.Call requirement: NONEScheduling type: Per the Unit NeedsStroke patients are one of the largest patient populations served by this unitAbout the Client: This is a position at a comprehensive stroke center within a major healthcare network. The unit specializes in neurosurgical and stroke patient care with an average daily census of 11–12 patients. The facility is a comprehensive stroke center with patient diagnoses including strokes (ischemic, hemorrhagic/subarachnoid hemorrhage), subdural hematomas (SDH), craniotomies, carotid stents, carotid endarterectomies, aneurysm coiling/clipping, seizures, and depth electrodes for monitoring myasthenia gravis. Advanced monitoring capabilities include ICP monitoring devices (Camino, LICOX), continuous hemodynamic monitoring (NICOM), and temperature management systems (Arctic Sun). The facility uses Pyxis for medication dispensing and EPIC for electronic health records.About GTT: GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!Job Number: 26-05074