Neuro ICU/ Stepdown - RN

The neurosurgical unit offers extraordinary opportunities to care for a diverse patient population. Work with multidisciplinary teams who specialize in brain tumors, spinal malformations, neuroendovascular, and epilepsy surgery. This is a mixed-acuity unit with both floor-level and an 8-bed high-acuity step-down unit for patients with more complex needs who require hemodynamic and neurological monitoring. Ideal candidates have experience with Q1 neuro checks, EVDs, lumbar drains, subdural drains, 3% NS, Cardene drips, arterial lines, carotid endarterectomy, aneurysm coiling/clips, DBS Insertion (Deep Brain Stimulator), VP shunts, and seizure management..

Requirements

1. MUST HAVE STEPDOWN EXPERIENCE/PCU EXPERIENCE
2. BLS
3. High acuity stroke and neurosurgery experience required
4. Telemetry Experience Required
5. RN License (NY License ONLY)
6. Two (2) Years Experience
7. ACLS  PREFERRED
8. NIHSS REQUIRED