Local Contract Nurse RN - Neuro ICU - $49-56 per hour

Local Contract Nurse RN - Neuro ICU - $49-56 per hour at Equiliem summary:

This local contract RN position specializes in providing patient-centered care in a Neuro ICU Step-Down unit, focusing on neuro, stroke, and neurosurgery patients. The role involves assessments, care planning, assisting with diagnostics and treatments, and working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams during 12-hour night shifts. Candidates must have an RN license, relevant certifications, experience in telemetry, and preferably a BSN with ventilator and post-surgical care experience.

Equiliem is seeking a local contract nurse RN Neuro ICU for a local contract nursing job in Neptune, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Neuro ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights, rotating
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU Step-Down (Neuro ICU Stepdown)

? Location: Neptune, NJ
? Pay: $49–$56 per hour
? Schedule: Full-time | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | 3×12-hr shifts
? Weekends & Holidays: Required as needed
? Float: Yes, to like units
? On-Call: None

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Neuro ICU Step-Down Unit with a focus on Neuro/Stroke/Neurosurgery patients. The RN will provide high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting physicians and interdisciplinary teams to deliver optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, implement, and document patient care based on individualized needs
• Perform comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Assist providers with diagnostics, treatments, and patient procedures
• Deliver therapeutic nursing interventions and manage complex patient conditions
• Document care based on standards, acuity, and clinical priorities
• Provide evidence-based, patient-centric care
• Float to units within competency as required
• Support and advocate for best practice standards in nursing & care delivery
• Participate in ongoing evaluation and improvement of patient care
• Step-down focus: Cardiac Vascular & Post-Surgical Step-Down

Required Qualifications

✅ ASN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
✅ Current NJ RN License or Compact License
✅ BLS (AHA)
✅ ACLS (AHA)
✅ NIHSS Certification
✅ Telemetry Competency
✅ 4-hour Stroke CEU
✅ Minimum 2 years RN experience in MS/Tele in major acute care setting
✅ Strong MS/Tele background
✅ Epic EMR experience

Preferred Qualifications

⭐ BSN
⭐ 5+ years RN experience
⭐ Ventilator experience
⭐ Post-cardiac & post-surgical experience
⭐ Neuro/Stroke/Neurosurgery background

Skills & Competencies

• Critical thinking & clinical assessment skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced acute care environment
• Strong communication & teamwork abilities
• Patient-first approach aligned with professional nursing practice models

If you're a compassionate and skilled RN with strong Neuro, Stroke, or Neurosurgery experience looking to advance in a supportive and high-acuity environment — we’d love to meet you!

? Apply today to join our dedicated ICU Step-Down team in Neptune, NJ!

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