Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Weekend incentive

Shift differential

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Job summary

TriHealth's Good Samaritan Hospital is seeking a Neuro ICU RN to provide high-acuity neurocritical care, using advanced monitoring and evidence-based interventions. The role supports physicians and multidisciplinary teams in delivering safe, coordinated care for complex neurological patients.

New graduates may be considered for NeuroStepdown, with orientation and certification goals. Full-time days offer opportunities for specialty development, professional growth, and participation in TriHealth

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers).
• New hires must obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.
• Strong foundation in nursing sciences across the life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patient and family. Documents ongoing assessment per unit/TriHealth guidelines.
• Plans care for patient and family based on assessment, standards of care, and optimal specific outcomes.
• Provides a safe, therapeutic environment, respects autonomy and diversity.
• Recognizes emergencies and takes appropriate action.
• Communicates with physicians and health care team to coordinate care.
• Delivers health teaching and documents patient response.
• Trains/educates other staff and acts as expert resource in specialty area.

Skills

RN license

BLS/CPR

Acute care RN experience

Professional membership

Neuro/critical care certification

Education

Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing

BSN within 5 years

Job description

Join TriHealth — Where Neurocritical Care Meets Purpose

Good Samaritan Hospital is a Comprehensive Stroke Center dedicated to caring for the most complex stroke patients.

The 7QNeurosurgicalICUat TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital is a specialized 20-bed unit focused on providing intensive care for patients with complexneurological conditions. The unit cares for individuals with aneurysms, brain tumors, spinal injuries, abscesses, arteriovenous malformations, and traumatic brain injuries, as well as patients participating in various research protocols.

The multidisciplinary team on 7Q is dedicated to delivering specialized care for these critically ill patients, using advanced monitoring techniques and individualized treatment plans.

The orientation process for nurses joining 7Q includes comprehensive training to develop the specialized skills necessary for neurosurgical critical care. This includes EKG and ACLS training, as well as critical care classes, followed by a six-week competency-based orientation (CBO) preceptorship.

Prior experience in neuro or critical care is preferred for those joining the 7QICU, and a minimum of one year of current medical/surgical or telemetry experience is recommended. However, new graduates may also be considered, particularly for the NeuroStepdown unit, where they can gain foundational experience before transitioning to the ICU.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Provide high‑acuity neurocritical care, utilizing advanced monitoring and evidence‑based interventions.
• Collaborate closely with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, coordinated care.
• Opportunity to build advanced neuro ICU skills including neuro assessment, ICP management, stroke care, and rapid response.
• Supportive environment that encourages professional development, specialty certification, and participation in professional organizations.
• Impactful work that helps patients and families navigate complex neurological conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients and families; document according to TriHealth standards.
• Develop and update individualized plans of care based on assessment findings and optimal outcomes.
• Provide holistic and therapeutic care, ensuring patient dignity, autonomy, and cultural sensitivity.
• Recognize clinical emergencies and respond promptly and appropriately.
• Communicate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated care.
• Deliver health teaching and counseling to patients and families; document patient response.
• Serve as a clinical resource by sharing knowledge, participating in unit learning, and supporting peers.

Qualifications

Must‑Have

• Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers).
• New hires must obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.
• Strong foundation in nursing sciences across the life cycle.

Preferred

• Membership in a related professional organization.
• 1+ year full‑time (or 2+ years part‑time) acute care RN experience.
• Specialty certification (neuroscience or critical care).

Schedule & Work Arrangement

• FTE: Full‑Time - 36 Hours Weekly
• Shift: Days -7:00am-7:00pm
• Location: Good Samaritan Hospital (Neuro ICU)
• Work Environment: On‑site, critical care setting

Benefits Snapshot

TriHealth offers a comprehensive benefits suite including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition assistance, and wellness resources.

Learn more: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Hourly Incentives & Bonus

$1hr Weekend Incentive

Acute Care Incentive Pay - Hourly Pay Based on Previous RN Experience

$4 Shift Differential

Sign‑On Bonus: $5,000

Job Overview

This position applies the nursing process in providing direct and indirect holistic care to patients and their families. The position also collaborates, in a collegial manner, with physicians and other health care team members in meeting the patient’s needs. This position may delegate certain aspects of care to those under their direct supervision, within the scope of nursing practice.

Job Requirements

Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing

New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.

BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers)

Registered Nurse

Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cycle.

Preferred membership in related professional organization

RNs with more than 1 year full‑time or 2 years part‑time acute care experience

Preferred certification in specialty

Job Responsibilities

Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patient and family. Completes initial assessment tool. Documents ongoing assessment per unit/TriHealth guidelines. Communicates assessment findings to other health care providers as appropriate. Includes health counseling and health teaching needs in assessment.

Plans care for patient and family based on assessment, standards of care, and optimal specific outcomes. Initiates and individualizes appropriate patient care guidelines/plan of care or clinical pathways. Updates current plan of care as needed based on patient/family input and healthcare needs. Develops both short- and long-term goals with patient/family and healthcare team including discharge planning. Communicates plan of care to others.

Provides a safe, therapeutic environment, maintains patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights, and is sensitive to patient diversity. Seeks resources to help formulate ethical decisions. Balances priorities of the patient's needs and those of the unit/facility. Recognizes emergency situations and takes appropriate action. Completes patient assignment including documentation within scheduled timeframe. Bases interventions based on clinical data and desired outcomes and documents accordingly. Trains/educates other staff and acts an expert resource in specialty area through abilities in existing and newer knowledge and skills. Effectively communicates and understands/executes physician orders.

Evaluates the plan of care for patient based on optimal specific patient outcomes. Documents the patient/family response to care including teaching. Collaborates with the patient/family and with other members of the health care team, including physicians, to revise plan of care as needed. Supervises the care that was delegated to other health care team members.

Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure and accepted standards within their area of practice. Safely administers medications/treatments and monitors their effects. Uses all equipment in a safe, appropriate manner.

Demonstrates organizations responsibilities: Identifies areas for self-improvement, functions in relief charge / resource role as requested, completes assignments within scheduled timeframes, cooperates with instructor to facilitate effective learning experiences for students, maintains current knowledge in area of practice, demonstrates knowledge of organizational and department changes.

Other Job-Related Information

The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speaks to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages: pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advancement ... and all nurses to foster, support and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care.

Working Conditions

Bending - Frequently

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Consistently

Continuous Learning - Consistently

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently

Interpersonal Communication - Consistently

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently

Pulling - Consistently

Pushing - Consistently

Reaching - Consistently

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Consistently

Stooping - Consistently

Talking - Consistently

Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"

Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist

Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met

Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)

Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.

Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.

Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for way to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and other

Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Job Keywords

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