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

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

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.
• 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


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 (https://www.registerednursing.org/articles/icu-nurse-specializations/), 2 (https://www.incrediblehealth.com/blog/neuro-icu-nurse/)]
- Intracranial Pressure (ICP) & Drain Management: Monitor and maintain specialized devices such as external ventricular drains (EVDs), lumbar drains, bolts, and sub-dural drains. [1 (https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/nursing-and-health-professions/neurological-intensive-care-unit), 2 (https://www.reddit.com/r/Nurses/comments/131hakn/all_of_my_neuro_icu_nurses_tell_me_some_pros_and/), 3 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd9TZWGR2CE&t=16)]
- Tight Physiological Control: Administer specialized medications and continuous infusions to manage cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP), blood pressure parameters, seizures, and sedation. [1 (https://www.freshrn.com/neuro-icu-nurse-what-you-need-to-know/), 2 (https://www.registerednursing.org/articles/icu-nurse-specializations/)]
- 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 (https://www.incrediblehealth.com/blog/neuro-icu-nurse/), 2 (https://www.reddit.com/r/Nurses/comments/131hakn/all_of_my_neuro_icu_nurses_tell_me_some_pros_and/), 3 (https://www.registerednursing.org/articles/icu-nurse-specializations/)]
- 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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzerLP3QsUI&t=1), 2 (https://www.freshrn.com/neuro-icu-nurse-what-you-need-to-know/)]
- Family Support & Communication: Update families frequently on volatile prognoses, neurological changes, and complex care goals. [1 (https://www.incrediblehealth.com/blog/neuro-icu-nurse/), 2 (https://www.ziprecruiter.com/e/Neuro-Icu-What-is-a-Neuro-ICU-nurse)]
Qualifications:
- ADN/BSN/MSN
- NM State or Multistate License
- BLS Requires at Time of Hire
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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.
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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.