Registered Nurse RN - Neuro ICU - Full-time, Nights
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) works in the 22-bed Neuro Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Texas Health Fort Worth in Fort Worth, Texas. The unit has a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 and cares for stroke and MSOF patients, ventilated patients, and patients requiring CRRT and other forms of life support. It also supports brain tumor and spine programs. The department is a three-time Beacon Reward recipient and emphasizes high-performing staff, strong critical-thinking skills, a robust Unit Based Council, and engaged leadership. This full-time night-shift position uses self-scheduling and offers opportunities for educational and career growth. The RN delivers patient care using the Nursing Process, 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; a BSN is preferred.
- Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency.
- Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire.
- BCLS certification before providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
- ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training within 90 days of hire.
- NIHSS certification within 6 months of hire.
- One year of experience as a Registered Nurse or completion of an RN residency program.
- Demonstrate confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and the ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude toward patients.
- Possess a strong work ethic and display a high level of professionalism.
- Basic computer skills using medical management application systems.
Nice To Haves
- BSN.
- ICU, PCU, or ED experience.
Responsibilities
- Deliver patient care using the Nursing Process: assess patients, plan 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 between shifts and hospitals, and while expediting out-of-hospital transfers.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible spending account
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan forgiveness
- Self-scheduling
- Opportunities for educational and career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
