Registered Nurse Neuro ICU

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a Registered Nurse for a specialized Neurosurgical ICU team. You will provide high-acuity neurological and neurosurgical care to critically ill patients, including assessments and prompt response to status changes.

The role requires collaboration with neurologists, neurosurgeons, intensivists, and respiratory therapists to deliver optimal patient outcomes. Relevant ICU experience and an active RN license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with neuro-critical care and neurological assessments.
• Active RN license and graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Critical care interventions are valued; ICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive neurological and physical assessments.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and implement interventions.
• Administer advanced therapies including mechanical ventilation and ICP monitoring.
• Collaborate with neurologists, neurosurgeons, intensivists, and respiratory therapists.

Skills

Neurological assessment

Critical care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Mechanical ventilation

Intracranial pressure monitoring

Job description

We are seeking a Registered Nurse for a specialized Neurosurgical ICU team.

The role involves providing high-acuity, neurological, and neurosurgical care to critically ill patients with conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, seizures, and postoperative neurosurgical states.

You will perform comprehensive neurological and physical assessments, respond promptly to patient condition changes, and administer advanced interventions including mechanical ventilation, intracranial pressure monitoring, and complex therapies like CRRT.

The position requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams including neurologists, neurosurgeons, intensivists, and respiratory therapists, to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred), current RN licensure, and at least one year of relevant experience (preferred). Candidates must have graduated from an accredited nursing school and hold active licensure. Experience with critical care interventions and neurological assessments is valued.

This role offers an environment for professional growth, skill development, and teamwork, focusing on delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, supportive setting.