Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro ICU

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Neuro Intensive Care Unit (NSICU). This position requires expertise in managing critically ill patients with neurological conditions. The RN will be responsible for providing high-quality care, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Location: Kansas City, MO
• Unit Size: 32 Beds
• Patient Ratios: 2:1
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; every other weekend required
• Floating Policy: May float to similar units as needed

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience preferred
• Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Skills Required:
  • Trauma patient management
  • IV administration of vasoactive medications
  • Ventilator management
  • Chest tube management
  • Caring for post-operative surgical patients
  • Cardiac rhythm identification and management
  • Hemodynamic monitoring
  • Caring for stroke patients

Advanced Skills and Procedures

• Hemodynamic and ventilator management
• Procedures performed on the unit include:
  • Chest tube placement
  • Ventriculostomy
  • Moderate sedation
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
  • Therapeutic hypothermia
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
  • Arterial line and central line placement

Dress Code

• Top: Navy scrub top (must be scrub material, no t-shirts)
• Bottoms: Navy or black scrub bottoms
• Jackets: Navy, white, or black (solid colors)
• Undershirts: Navy, white, or black (solid colors)

Awards and Recognition

This unit is recognized as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and a Level 1 Trauma Center, providing exceptional care and advanced medical services to the community.

Why Join Us?

Consider this opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art environment with a dedicated team of professionals. Our unit is equipped with the latest technology, and we emphasize ongoing training and support for all staff members.