LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Neuro ICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 05/19/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
We are seeking an ICU RN with experience in Neuro ICU care for a 13-week assignment in Bowling Green, KY. This role offers the opportunity to work in a Certified Stroke Center within a critical care unit, with floating to stepdown units as needed. The position requires at least 9 months of travel experience, and the ideal candidate will have expertise in stroke care and critical care settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide critical care to patients in the ICU Neuro Unit, with a focus on patients with acute neurological conditions.
- Float to the Stepdown Unit as needed, adhering to the 1:4 ratio.
- Administer IV-tPA and monitor patients post-tPA for complications.
- Perform stroke assessments and dysphagia screening, following up with the BE-FAST method for stroke signs/symptoms.
- Demonstrate competency in administering and monitoring NIHSS, with NIHSS certification (within 2 years).
- Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to manage acute ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes.
- Use Meditech for documentation (experience preferred but not required).
Requirements:
- Travel Experience: Minimum 9 months of travel nurse experience required.
- Licensure: Active KY RN License or Compact License in hand.
- Certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- NIHSS certification (must be within 2 years)
- Experience:
- 1-year minimum experience working in a Certified Stroke Center Critical Care Unit preferred.
- Competency in administering IV-tPA and performing post-tPA monitoring.
- CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) experience highly preferred.
- Skills: Familiarity with current stroke guidelines for acute ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes.
Additional Information:
- RTO: Must be included in submission.
- Charting: Experience with Meditech preferred but not required.
- Radius Restriction: 65-mile radius from the facility.
- Floating: Ability to float to Stepdown Unit as needed.
Why Choose This Opportunity?
- Specialized Care: Work in a Certified Stroke Center, gaining experience in managing acute neurological conditions.
- Professional Growth: Opportunity to work with a supportive team in a critical care environment and grow in neuro and stroke care.
- Location: Experience life in Bowling Green, KY, a dynamic city with rich cultural offerings and outdoor activities.
Apply now for this ICU Neuro RN position in Bowling Green, KY and bring your stroke and neuro ICU expertise to a dedicated team.
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About LanceSoft
Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we're 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits