Neuro Icu Rn Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• ADN, BSN, or MSN.
• New Mexico state or multistate nursing license.
• BLS certification required at the 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 specialized devices, including external ventricular drains, lumbar drains, bolts, and subdural 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 patients’ broader critical-care needs, including ventilators, cardiac rhythms, renal function, skin integrity, and nutrition.
• Frequently update families on 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 quickly and discreetly requesting 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 with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.