Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro Critical Care Unit (NCCU) position requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring experience and recent Level 1 or comparable Level 2 trauma experience.

Details

• 10-bed Neuro Critical Care Unit (NCCU), the only neuro critical care unit in Northern New England
• Primary Stroke Center managing ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke cases, including thrombectomy, TPA, and emergent evacuations
• Neuro surgery cases include tumor resections and brain/spine abscesses
• Neuro-medical cases include meningitis, encephalitis, and neuromuscular disorders
• 36 hours per week

Requirements

• Active NH or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Recent Level 1 or comparable Level 2 trauma experience within the last 2 years required
• Experience with advanced hemodynamic monitoring required
• Experience with ICP monitoring in a SICU or NCCU setting required
• Experience managing ventilated patients required
• Experience with pressors, inotropes, and vasoactive medications required
• Experience assisting with line insertion and maintenance required
• Experience managing lines, tubes, and drains for post-surgical patients required
• Experience with ventriculostomies, lumbar drains, bolts, and EVDs required
• Experience with PA lines and waveform interpretation required
• Two professional references from managers required for consideration
• Candidate must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to a complex neuro patient population including stroke, neurosurgical, and neuro-medical cases
• Local candidates and those residing within a 75-mile radius of the facility are not eligible for this position