Neuro ICU - RN

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

Wearable nurse safety badge

Shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM seeks an experienced Neuro ICU nurse to provide specialized, around-the-clock critical care for patients with brain, spine, and nervous system conditions. The role emphasizes frequent neuro checks, ICP management, and close collaboration with the care team.

We offer education and certification reimbursement, safety resources, shift differentials, malpractice coverage, loan forgiveness programs, and access to the EPIC charting system.

Qualifications

• RN with ADN/BSN/MSN and licensure in NM or multi-state license.
• Competence in neuro ICU care and critical care nursing.
• Ability to perform frequent neurological assessments and manage intracranial devices.

Responsibilities

• Frequent neurological assessments every 15 minutes to 2 hours using GCS and NIHSS.
• Monitor and manage ICP drains, EVDs, lumbar drains, bolts, sub-dural drains.
• Administer medications/infusions to control CPP, BP, seizures, and sedation.
• Escort patients to CT/MRI and assist with bedside procedures.
• Manage ventilators, cardiac rhythms, renal function, and nutrition in ICU.
• Communicate with families about prognosis and care goals.

Skills

Neurological assessment

Critical care

Patient monitoring

Education

ADN/BSN/MSN

Tools

External ventricular drains (EVDs)

Lumbar drains

ICP monitoring devices

Job description

Location Address:

1100 Central Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106-4930

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $0.00Maximum Offer $0.00

Summary:

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.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/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

Type of Opportunity: Full timeFTE: 0.90Job Exempt: NoWork Shift: 12 Hour Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

• Frequent Neurological Assessments: Perform detailed neuro checks (evaluating pupil response, movement, level of consciousness, and orientation) every 15 minutes to 2 hours using tools like the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS). [1, 2]
• Intracranial Pressure (ICP) & Drain Management: Monitor and maintain specialized devices such as external ventricular drains (EVDs), lumbar drains, bolts, and sub-dural drains. [1, 2, 3]
• Tight Physiological Control: Administer specialized medications and continuous infusions to manage cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP), blood pressure parameters, seizures, and sedation. [1, 2]
• Emergency Interventions & Diagnostics: Accompany unstable patients to CT or MRI scans, assist physicians with bedside procedures, and rapidly spot early signs of brain herniation or stroke extension. [1, 2, 3]
• Multiorgan & General Critical Care: Manage the patient’s entire clinical picture, including ventilators, cardiac rhythms, renal function, skin integrity, and nutrition, just like a standard ICU. [1, 2]
• Family Support & Communication: Update families frequently on volatile prognoses, neurological changes, and complex care goals. [1, 2]

Qualifications:

• ADN/BSN/MSN
• NM State or Multistate License
• BLSRequires at Time of Hire

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state’s largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

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The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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