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
- MUST HAVE STEPDOWN EXPERIENCE/PCU EXPERIENCE
- BLS
- High acuity stroke and neurosurgery experience required
- Telemetry Experience Required
- RN License (NY License ONLY)
- Two (2) Years Experience
- ACLS PREFERRED
- NIHSS REQUIRED
