Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro Critical Care / Neuro ICU

Location: Syracuse, New York
Specialty: Neuro Critical Care / Adult Neuro ICU
Shift: Night Shift

Duration - 13 Weeks

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Neuro Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) to join a high-acuity Adult Neuro ICU team. The ideal candidate will have recent Neuro ICU experience, strong critical care skills, and experience working in large acute care hospitals or Level I Trauma Centers.

This position requires a nurse who can independently manage critically ill neurological patients while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient care in a fast-paced critical care environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill neurological patients in the Neuro ICU.
• Perform detailed neurological assessments and continuous patient monitoring.
• Manage patients with stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), intracranial hemorrhage, seizures, spinal cord injuries, and other complex neurological conditions.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and critical care interventions as prescribed.
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, neurological status, laboratory values, and diagnostic results.
• Collaborate with neurologists, neurosurgeons, intensivists, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record system.
• Respond effectively to patient emergencies and changes in condition.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and recovery expectations.
• Adhere to hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based nursing practices.

Required Qualifications

• Current New York State RN License/Registration.
• BLS Certification.
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care RN experience within the past 2 years.
• Minimum 1 year of Neuro ICU experience required.
• Previous experience with EPIC Electronic Medical Records.
• Previous experience in a Level I Trauma Center environment.
• Experience in hospitals of similar or larger size and acuity preferred for travelers.
• Strong critical thinking, assessment, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal orientation and supervision.

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.