Travel Neuro ICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Dothan, Alabama.

• Specialty:
  Neuro ICU
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Neuro ICU RN for a Level II Trauma facility, requiring 1 year of neuro critical care experience and an active Alabama or Compact RN license.

• Neuro ICU setting within a Level II Trauma facility with 420 staffed beds
• Patient population includes ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, post-thrombectomy patients, traumatic brain injuries, status epilepticus, and spinal cord injuries
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Night shift, 3x12 or 4x12 by traveler preference, 18:45-07:15, with block scheduling accommodations available
• Every other weekend required
• Float requirement to CCU as needed
• Uses intracranial pressure monitors and external ventricular drains
• Epic charting system used

• Active Alabama RN license or Compact license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of neuro critical care experience required
• Experience in large healthcare facilities required
• Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central and PICC line management, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience managing ventilated patients and suctioning (ETT, NT) required
• Experience with continuous IV sedation and titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips required
• CVA/acute stroke management and post-neurosurgery management experience required
• Experience with external ventricular drains, ICP monitoring, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury care preferred
• Cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and management skills required
• Experience managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure preferred
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Copy of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration

• Provide neurocritical care nursing to patients with complex neurological conditions requiring intensive monitoring and intervention
• Scrub color requirement: all navy or navy bottoms with a white top
• Facility recognized as a Best-In-State employer by Forbes for three consecutive years
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates will not be accepted, and a 90-mile radius rule applies from the facility
• Former permanent staff are not eligible for travel roles for 10 years following separation
• Travelers must take a 6-month break after completing 2 consecutive contracts before returning

American Traveler Job  #P-764530. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Neuro ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.