Neuro ICU - RN

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • New York, NY

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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 position with a 0.90 FTE, working 12-hour night shifts.

The nurse performs frequent neurological assessments; monitors and manages intracranial pressure devices and drains; administers specialized medications and continuous infusions; and supports emergency interventions and diagnostic procedures. The role also involves managing patients’ broader critical-care needs, including ventilation, cardiac rhythms, renal function, skin integrity, and nutrition, as well as communicating with and supporting families.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed neurological checks, including assessment of pupil response, movement, level of consciousness, and orientation, using tools such as the Glasgow Coma Scale and NIH Stroke Scale.
• Monitor and maintain external ventricular drains, lumbar drains, bolts, and subdural drains.
• Administer specialized medications and continuous infusions to manage cerebral perfusion pressure, blood pressure, 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’ overall critical-care needs, including ventilators, cardiac rhythms, renal function, skin integrity, and nutrition.
• Frequently update families about prognoses, neurological changes, and care goals.

Benefits

• Tuition and certification reimbursement.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• Wearable staff safety badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help.
• Differentials for night and weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and eligible lead roles.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• Free on-site and community-based gyms.
• Nutrition coaching and classes.
• Mindfulness and meditation resources.
• Wellness challenges.

What This Job Offers

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