Travel Neuro ICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.

• Specialty:
  Neuro ICU
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/23/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Neuro ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring 2+ years of critical care experience and at least one prior travel assignment.

• Neuro ICU and Surgical ICU work settings
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:00), with majority of shifts being days and up to two weeks of nights within a six-week schedule
• No on-call requirements, with rotating A/P, D/E, or D/N shifts unless specified as night shift only
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Floating required to units of equivalent or lower acuity, including other ICUs or IMC
• Uses specialized equipment including EVD, Raumedic Bolt, Arctic Sun, CVVH, Lytic catheter, Flo-tracker, and occasionally PA-catheter
• Cerner charting system experience preferred

• Active DC RN license required (pending status accepted with proof at time of consideration, must be in hand prior to start date)
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Preferred certification: CCRN
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience within the last 7 years
• At least one previous travel assignment required
• Must pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with 80% overall and 100% on lethal rhythms
• Required skills:
  
  conscious sedation, ICP monitoring, and ventilator management
• Preferred skills:
  Level 1 trauma experience, pulmonary artery line management, IV starts, and phlebotomy
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred

• Provide critical care nursing to neurologically complex patients, including CVA/stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and post-neurosurgical patients
• Manage EVDs, ICP monitoring, continuous IV sedation, and vasoactive drip titration
• Perform respiratory care including ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and suctioning
• Scrub color is ceil blue
• Flu vaccine required for all employees at this facility
• Must reside within a 60-mile radius to qualify for local candidate status at a different pay rate
• No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment, with a maximum of 7 days RTO per 13-week contract
• Previous Med Star employees must have a minimum one-year separation before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Holiday coverage required as needed

American Traveler Job  #P-776301. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.