Registered Nurse Neuro Trauma ICU

Ascension seeks a Registered Nurse Neuro Trauma ICU to deliver high-acuity, compassionate care to critically ill neuro and trauma patients. In this role, you will perform continuous neurological and hemodynamic assessments, manage ventilators and complex drips, and respond rapidly to changes in patient status. You'll collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, support patients and families through critical illness, and document care in our EHR. Ascension offers a mission-driven, inclusive environment with strong clinical support, ongoing education, and clear pathways for professional growth in critical care nursing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care to neuro trauma ICU patients, including continuous assessment and intervention.
• Monitor neurological status, hemodynamics, ventilators, drips, and critical lab values, escalating changes promptly.
• Administer medications, blood products, and treatments safely following ICU and neuro trauma protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and the care team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and post-ICU care, providing emotional support.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in rapid responses, codes, and emergency procedures to stabilize critical patients.
• Maintain infection control, patient safety, and quality standards in alignment with hospital policies.
• Precept or mentor new nurses and contribute to unit-based education and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with neuro trauma and critical care best practices.

Required Skills

• Neuro trauma nursing
• ICU patient monitoring
• Ventilator management
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Neurological assessments
• Medication administration (IV/central line)
• Critical care protocols
• Electronic health records (EHR)
• Rapid response/emergency intervention
• Care coordination and discharge planning