Neuro ICU RN — Advanced Neuroscience Critical Care

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Neuro Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit (NNICU) at UVA Health is seeking an RN who is energized by complexity, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is passionate about delivering exceptional care to some of the health system’s most critically ill patients.

As a member of this highly specialized ICU team, you will care for patients requiring advanced neurological monitoring, complex interventions, and multidisciplinary critical care management, building deep expertise in neuroscience

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• BSN required within 5 years of hire.
• 1 year of relevant experience.
• Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in Virginia.
• AHA Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performing comprehensive neurological and patient assessments
• Providing continuous monitoring and management of critically ill patients
• Managing complex neurological conditions and rapidly changing patient statuses
• Coordinating care with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Supporting and educating patients and families throughout the care journey
• Assisting with specialized bedside procedures and advanced neurological interventions
• Managing External Ventricular Drains (EVDs) and supporting lumbar puncture procedures
• Transporting patients for diagnostic and interventional procedures including CT, MRI, and Interventional Radiology
• Participating in quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives that directly impact outcomes

Skills

Critical care nursing

Neuroscience nursing

Education

BSN

Tools

Raumedic Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring

IRRAflow technology

Multimodal neurological monitoring

Job description

The Neuro Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit (NNICU) at UVA Health is seeking an RN who is energized by complexity, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is passionate about delivering exceptional care to some of the health system’s most critically ill patients.

As a member of this highly specialized ICU team, you will care for patients requiring advanced neurological monitoring, complex interventions, and multidisciplinary critical care management, building deep expertise in neuroscience