Neuro ICU - RN

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • New York, NY

6d • 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 position with an FTE of 0.90 on 12-hour day shifts at 1100 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930.

The role involves frequent neurological assessments, management of intracranial pressure and drainage devices, and administration of specialized medications and continuous infusions. The nurse also supports emergency interventions and diagnostics, provides general multiorgan critical care, and communicates with patients’ families about changing neurological conditions and care goals.

Presbyterian Healthcare Services offers educational and career development options, staff safety resources, shift and role differentials for eligible positions, malpractice liability insurance, loan forgiveness information, an EPIC electronic charting system, and a wellness program with fitness, nutrition, mindfulness, and other resources.

Requirements

• ADN, BSN, or MSN.
• New Mexico state or multistate nursing 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 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 the patient’s broader critical care needs, including ventilators, cardiac rhythms, renal function, skin integrity, and nutrition.
• Frequently update families about 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 that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern.
• 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