ICU

Neuro ICU — Travel RN | Kansas City, MO

Nights | 13-Week Contract | 48 Hours Guaranteed

This Neuro ICU position offers a night shift schedule (19:00–07:00) with three 12-hour shifts per week, every other weekend (or four weekend shifts per four-week period). The contract runs 13 weeks with a target start date of November 30th and 48 hours of guaranteed pay per week.

The Unit

The Neuro ICU manages high-acuity neurological and surgical patients across a mixed MICU/SICU model. The unit is supported by unit secretaries through midnight.

Clinical Scope

• Trauma patient management and post-operative surgical care
• Ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring
• IV administration of vasoactive medications
• Cardiac rhythm identification and management
• Care of acute stroke patients
• Procedures: chest tube placement, ventriculostomy, moderate sedation, CRRT, therapeutic hypothermia, ECMO, arterial line and central line placement

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Advanced hemodynamic and ventilator management skills
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS required; NIHSS preferred; TNCC a plus

Float Potential

Candidates should be prepared to float to neurological and cardiac step-down units, progressive care, burn unit, and ED inpatient overflow as needed.

Dress Code

• Top: Navy scrub top (no t-shirts)
• Bottoms: Navy or black scrub pants
• Jackets/undershirts: Navy, white, or black (solid colors only)