RN - Neuro ICU

Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing Specialty: Neuro ICU Duration: 14 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years of Neuro ICU experience preferred License: KY or compact license required Certifications: EKG, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required Must-Have: Experience with ICP and lumbar drains Experience charting in EPIC preferred Ability to float to other units Availability to work weekends and holidays Ability to work 3 out of 5 winter holidays Description: The role requires a registered nurse with neuro ICU experience. Experience in a level one trauma facility is preferred. Travel experience is a plus but not required. Candidates must have certification in EKG, BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS. Experience with intracranial pressure monitoring and lumbar drains is essential. It is preferred that candidates have experience with Licox. Floating to other units within the facility is required. Working weekends and holidays is mandatory. Candidates will be expected to manage a variety of patient diagnoses, including stroke, brain tumors, and spinal cord injuries. This position involves care of ventilated patients and management of acute strokes. Compliance with additional skills assessments and competencies is expected. The role provides exposure to a variety of interdisciplinary support services. Candidates will work with a daily patient census averaging 18 individuals. Special procedures performed may include external ventricular drains and lumbar drains.