Neuro ICU - RN

0090 Presbyterian System Services; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness program

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services seeks an experienced Neuro ICU (Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit) nurse to provide around-the-clock critical care for patients with severe brain, spine, and nervous system conditions. You will work 12-hour day shifts in Albuquerque, contributing to a high-acuity team and ongoing patient-focused outcomes.

The role emphasizes detailed neuro assessments, management of ICP drains, continuous infusions, and rapid response to acute deteriorations, with strong family

Qualifications

• Nursing licenses: active ADN/BSN/MSN and NM state or multistate license; BLS required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform frequent neuro assessments (GCS/NIHSS) and monitor neurologic status.
• Manage ICU devices, including ICP drains and vents, with focused head-to-toe care.
• Administer medications and infusions to maintain CPP and hemodynamic stability.
• Assist with emergency procedures and patient transport for imaging.
• Provide comprehensive critical care across cardiopulmonary and renal systems.
• Communicate with families about prognosis and care goals.

Education

ADN/BSN/MSN NM State or Multistate License

BLS Certification

Job description

Location

Location Address: 1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930

Compensation

Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $0.00 Maximum Offer $0.00

Summary

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.

Benefits

• 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

Opportunity Details

Type of Opportunity: Full time

FTE: 1.00

Job Exempt: No

Work 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 BLS Requires at Time of Hire

Well-Being

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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.

Compensation Disclaimer

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.

Our Story

We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services Here, we're committed to a different way to make a difference. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, nurses, employees, board members, and volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than one in three New Mexicans. We are part of New Mexico's history and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.