Registered Nurse RN - Neuro ICU - Full-time, Nights

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the 22-bed Neuro Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Texas Health Fort Worth, providing care in a high-acuity, high-volume environment. The unit cares for stroke and MSOF patients and supports CRRT, ventilated patients, and other forms of life support, as well as brain tumor and spine programs. Its nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2. The department highlights high-performing staff, self-scheduling, educational and career growth opportunities, a strong Unit Based Council, and an engaged leadership team. The RN delivers care using the Nursing Process, including assessing patients, planning and providing care, and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions. The role also incorporates age-specific safety and infection-control measures, responds to patients’ and significant others’ information needs, and maintains continuity of care across shifts, hospitals, and transfers.

Requirements

Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing required.
Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire.
BCLS certification required before providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly.
ACLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training required within 90 days of hire.
NIHSS required within 6 months of hire.
One year of experience as a Registered Nurse or completion of an RN residency program required.
Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency.
Demonstrate confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and the ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
Maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude toward patients.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.
Have basic computer skills using medical management application systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
ICU, PCU, or ED experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver patient care utilizing the Nursing Process: assess patients, plan their care, intervene as appropriate, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
Incorporate age-specific safety and infection-control measures into patient care.
Initiate action to meet patients’ and significant others’ needs for information.
Maintain continuity of patient care across shifts and hospitals, and while expediting transfers out of the hospital.