Travel Neuro ICU

We are seeking an experienced Travel Neuro ICU RN to join a high-acuity Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit in the state of Tennessee.

This role supports patients requiring complex neurological care, including strokes, traumatic brain injuries, craniotomies, seizures, spinal injuries, and neurosurgical post-ops .

This is an excellent opportunity for a critical-care nurse with advanced neuro experience who thrives in a fast-paced, research-driven, trauma-supported environment.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced critical care nursing to Neuro ICU patients

Perform frequent neuro assessments , neuro checks, GCS scoring, and neurological monitoring

Manage ventilators, sedation drips, vasopressors, and hypertonic saline

Monitor and manage ICP , EVD / VP shunts, and respond to neuro status changes

Care for post-op neurosurgery patients (craniotomy, tumor removal, spine surgery)

Respond to rapid response and code blue events

Collaborate closely with neurologists, neurosurgeons, and multidisciplinary teams

Document assessments, care plans, and interventions accurately

Requirements

Active RN License (Tennessee or Compact License)

2+ years recent Neuro ICU or Neuro Critical Care experience (required)

BLS + ACLS required

NIHSS preferred

Strong experience with :

• ICP Monitoring
• GCS & neuro assessments
• Ventilator management
• High-acuity critical care neuro patients

Travel experience appreciated but not required