Neuro ICU - RN

Presbyterian System Services • Albuquerque, NM

4d • Onsite

About The Position

A Neuro ICU (Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit) nurse provides specialized, around-the-clock critical care for patients with severe brain, spine, and nervous system conditions. This is a full-time role with a 0.90 FTE, working 12-hour day shifts at 1100 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930.

The nurse performs frequent neurological assessments, manages intracranial pressure monitoring and drainage devices, administers specialized medications and continuous infusions, and responds to emergencies and diagnostic needs. The role also includes general critical care, including management of ventilators, cardiac rhythms, renal function, skin integrity, and nutrition, as well as communicating with and supporting patients’ families.

Presbyterian Healthcare Services offers educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities. Employees have access to Staff Safety wearable badges, eligible shift and role differentials, malpractice liability insurance, loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department, EPIC electronic charting, and a wellness program with gym access, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.

Requirements

• ADN, BSN, or MSN.
• New Mexico state or multistate license.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed neurological assessments, including pupil response, movement, level of consciousness, and orientation, using tools such as the Glasgow Coma Scale and NIH Stroke Scale.
• Monitor and maintain specialized devices, including external ventricular drains, lumbar drains, bolts, and sub-dural drains.
• Administer specialized medications and continuous infusions to manage cerebral perfusion pressure, blood pressure parameters, seizures, and sedation.
• Accompany unstable patients to CT or MRI scans, assist physicians with bedside procedures, and identify early signs of brain herniation or stroke extension.
• Manage patients’ broader critical-care needs, including ventilators, cardiac rhythms, renal function, skin integrity, and nutrition.
• Frequently update and support families regarding prognoses, neurological changes, and complex care goals.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options.
• Tuition and certification reimbursement.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge.
• Differentials for night and weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and various lead roles for eligible positions.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• EPIC electronic charting system.
• Wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree