Travel Neuro ICU

Knoxville, TN

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