Neuroscience ICU Nurse

Who you'd be caring for

Stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, post-craniotomy, status epilepticus.

What the shift actually looks like

Neurological checks on a strict schedule, EVD management, ICP monitoring and tight blood pressure parameters. Small changes in exam findings drive immediate decisions, so the assessment discipline is unusually rigid.

What you need to hold

Typically required

BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale; CNRN or CCRN valued

Typical ratio

Typically 1:1 to 1:2

What to ask before you accept

EVD experience expectations, whether the unit recovers thrombectomy patients, and comprehensive stroke centre status.

We put those questions to the facility at intake so you get a straight answer before you commit, not after your first shift.

Why this role is in demand

EVD management is the competency that separates neuro ICU nurses from general ICU nurses. Ask about it explicitly. For you, that is leverage — the narrower the skill set, the smaller the pool you are competing against and the better the assignments you get offered.

Travel, per diem or permanent?

Travel pays the most and moves you every 8–26 weeks. Local contract gets you contract rates without relocating. Per diem lets you pick up shifts around your own schedule. Permanent when you want to settle, build seniority and stop packing.

Working with us

We tell you the rate, the unit and the shift pattern before you commit, and we ask permission before every single submittal — you will never find out you were put forward somewhere after the fact. One recruiter handles you from the first call through to your last shift.

Placement is always free to you. Our fee is paid by the facility. Join the network and we will only call you when something genuinely fits.