RN - Neuro ICU

Cynet Health; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a RN for Neuro Intensive Care Unit on a night shift. The role requires a minimum of 2 years in nursing with at least 1 year in a dedicated Neuro ICU, plus BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications.

The nurse will provide critical neuro care in a high-acuity unit, with a 1:2 patient ratio and 3x12-hour night shifts. Responsibilities include neuro assessments, ventilated patient management, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year in a dedicated Neuro specialty ICU.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.
• Must-Have: Competent in hourly neurological assessments; experience managing intracranial pressure; understanding of external ventricular drain (EVD) management; knowledge in subarachnoid hemorrhage management; experience in post-thrombectomy management; familiarity with post-craniotomy management.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions and respond to changes in neuro status.
• Administer medications and manage ventilated patients in a high-acuity ICU.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:2 and ensure safety during 3x12-hour night shifts.
• Document care accurately in Epic; may float to sister facilities as needed.

Skills

Nursing

Critical care

Neurology ICU

Epic EMR

Education

RN license

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

RN - Neuro ICU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Neuro Intensive Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night 3x12-Hour

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year in a dedicated Neuro specialty ICU.

License: Current state nursing license required.

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.

Must-Have:

Competent in hourly neurological assessments.Experience in managing intracranial pressure.Understanding of external ventricular drain (EVD) management.Knowledge in subarachnoid hemorrhage management.Experience in post-thrombectomy management.Familiarity with post-craniotomy management.

Description:This position is for a registered nurse in a Neuro Intensive Care Unit.The nurse will work night shifts consisting of 3 twelve-hour shifts per week.The nurse will manage a patient ratio of 1:2.The unit is a high-acuity environment.The work will involve the care of patients with neuro trauma, strokes, and various surgical interventions.Daily responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.Experience with Epic for charting is required.This position may involve floating to sister facilities as needed.Candidates should have experience in managing ventilated patients and other critical care scenarios.All procedures will focus on providing high-quality care within a fast-paced surgical environment.Flexibility for scheduling is required, including weekends as per unit needs.Personal time off is limited during certain designated periods.