Registered Nurse, RN - Neuro ICU

Novant Health · Charlotte, NC, Mecklenburg County, NC; North Carolina, United States

Join Novant Health's Neuro Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU) and make a difference when patients need expert care the most. As a Neuro ICU RN, you'll provide highly specialized care for critically ill neurological and neurosurgical patients while developing advanced skills in neurological critical care. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy complex clinical challenges, and are passionate about delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Why Join Our Team?

• 13-bed specialized Neuro ICU caring for complex neurological and neurosurgical patients
• 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio allowing for exceptional patient care and monitoring
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team including neuro-intensivists, neurosurgeons, APPs, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, rehabilitation specialists, dietitians, case managers, and fellow critical care nurses
• Opportunity to develop expertise in advanced neurological assessment and critical care nursing
• Supportive culture focused on mentorship, professional growth, and clinical excellence

Patient Population

The Neuro ICU provides specialized care for patients with:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Penetrating head trauma, including gunshot wounds
• Acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke
• Intracranial hemorrhage
• Status epilepticus and seizure disorders
• Neuromuscular disorders
• Post-operative neurosurgical patients
• Other complex neurological conditions requiring intensive monitoring and intervention

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.  

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
• Experience:  One year relevant experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:  Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.