RN - 19410325

URMC Strong Memorial Hospital • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse will provide care in a neurosurgical unit serving a diverse patient population, including patients with brain tumors, spinal malformations, epilepsy, and neuroendovascular needs. The unit has a mixed-acuity environment, including a high-acuity step-down unit for complex patients who require hemodynamic and neurological monitoring.

The role includes caring for patients with high-acuity stroke and neurosurgery needs, performing neurological assessments, managing specialized drains and monitoring equipment, and supporting patients undergoing neurosurgical procedures. The schedule rotates and includes weekend and holiday coverage, with an option to work either 36 or 48 hours per week.

Requirements

• Step-down or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience.
• Current BLS certification.
• High-acuity stroke and neurosurgery experience.
• Telemetry experience.
• Valid RN license in New York.
• At least two years of relevant nursing experience.
• NIHSS certification.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the neurosurgical unit.
• Conduct hourly neurological checks as required.
• Manage and monitor patients with ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts, external ventricular drains (EVDs), lumbar drains, and subdural drains.
• Administer and monitor drips, including 3% sodium chloride and Cardene.
• Oversee patients with arterial lines and those undergoing carotid endarterectomy, aneurysm coiling or clipping, and deep brain stimulator (DBS) insertion procedures.
• Perform seizure management and support patients with high-acuity stroke and neurosurgery needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed