Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Neuro ICU
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum of 2 years required
License: Minnesota license preferred; pending license accepted
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, CCRN
Must-Have: Charge experience, care of ventilated patients, continuous IV sedation, ICP monitoring, interpretation of dysrhythmias, management of dysrhythmias, procedural sedation administration/monitoring
Description:
The Neuro ICU cares for patients with a variety of neurological conditions.
Patients include those with ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, epilepsy, and post-operative craniotomy cases.
The unit also attends to patients with central line management, subacute head trauma, and encephalopathy.
Patient care involves ventilated patients, ICP monitoring, and massive transfusion protocols.
Special procedures performed include bedside tracheostomy and PEG procedures.
The nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 2:1, ensuring high-quality care.
An interdisciplinary team provides varied support services such as physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy.
Dedicated equipment includes lumbar drains, ventriculostomies, and central lines.
This role requires floating within the facility to meet patient care needs.
Weekend shifts are required every third weekend.
Candidates must complete pre-start modules prior to the start of the assignment.
All compliance requirements and necessary background checks must be completed before starting the role.