Neuro ICU - RN

Presbyterian System Services • Albuquerque, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A Neuro ICU nurse provides specialized, around-the-clock critical care for patients with severe brain, spine, and nervous system conditions. The role includes close neurological monitoring, management of intracranial pressure devices and drains, specialized medication administration, emergency support, and general critical care. Nurses also communicate with and support families as patients’ conditions and care goals change.

This is a full-time position with a 0.90 FTE, working 12-hour night shifts. The position is based at 1100 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Perform frequent neurological assessments, including checks of pupil response, movement, 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’ broader critical care needs, including ventilators, cardiac rhythms, renal function, skin integrity, and nutrition.
• Frequently update families about changing prognoses, neurological changes, and complex care goals.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge for discreetly calling for help when safety is a concern.
• Shift differentials for night and weekend shifts, and differentials for higher education, certifications, and eligible lead roles.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• Wellness program with 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