Travel Neurosurgery ICU RN - $1,941 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Neurosurgery ICU position at a Level 1 Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital in Charlotte, NC, requiring Epic experience and at least 2 years of adult ICU experience.

Details

• 29-bed Neurosurgery ICU within a 874-licensed-bed, Level 1 Trauma and Magnet-designated academic teaching hospital in Charlotte, NC
• Patient population includes ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injuries, seizures/status epilepticus, spinal cord injuries, EVD/ICP monitoring, post-op craniotomies, IR patients, and TNK administration; some off-service trauma and medical ICU patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2, with occasional 1:3 when patients have downgrade orders
• CNA support is not consistently available on the unit; nurses perform their own phlebotomy draws
• EMR: Epic (required)
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Philips monitors, Arctic Sun (Targeted Temperature Management), Vigilance Monitor, CRRT, and ICP/EVD drain monitoring
• 12-hour night shifts, 1900–0700 (floor shift times 1845–0715), 36 hours per week
• Schedule cycles every 6 weeks with an every-other-weekend rotation (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating to other adult critical care units as needed (MICU, STICU, Dixon Heart, CTICU), with a max 1:3 ratio if floated to PCU

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of adult ICU experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency in EVD and ICP monitoring, ventilator management, vasoactive drip management, tracheostomy care, central line maintenance, and post-procedure TNK and IR patient monitoring required
• CRRT experience preferred but not required; travelers competent in CRRT may be assigned these patients
• Must have completed at least one prior 13-week travel assignment (first-time travelers not accepted)
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• One professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, required for consideration
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include managing complex neurocritical care patients including post-op craniotomies direct from the OR, IR patients, and TNK administration (approximately 50% performed on the unit rather than in the ED)
• Support team includes a supervisor, stroke response nurse, clinical educator, free-floating charge nurse, 24/7 RT, 24/7 intensivist or in-house NP/PA as part of the Neurocritical Care Team, PT/OT/ST seven days a week, and case management/social work; pharmacy support is shared after 2300
• Orientation includes hospital-wide NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation, adjusted based on skillset and comfort level
• A clinical interview with the unit manager is required
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• RTO requests require manager approval
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Parking is complimentary
• Former employees of any AHSE facility must have been separated from a permanent position for at least 1 year before being eligible

American Traveler Job ID #P-727435. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.