The Neuro Critical Care Unit is an 18-bed ICU at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital focused on the care of critically ill neurologic and neurosurgical patients. This includes stroke (ischemic and hemorrhagic), subarachnoid, subdural, and epidural hemorrhages, cerebral aneurysms, brain tumors, complex spine surgeries, central nervous system infections, neuromuscular disorders, and management of seizure/status epilepticus.

As a Neuro-ICU nurse, your roles and responsibilities will include conducting thorough neurological assessments of patients, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team on the development and implementation of individualized care plans, and providing comprehensive education and support to patients and their families.

Candidates will exhibit an ability to work with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced challenging environment, as well as demonstrate strong critical thinking, communication and organizational skills and ability to remain current in knowledge of critical care.

Neurocritical care specific training is provided by our dedicated education team and supplemented by other neuro specific coursework.

Position Qualifications Required:

Required Experience: Minimum 1-year Critical Care experience

Required Education: Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred

Training/Certification/Licensure: NJ RN License; Refer to the Educational/Regulatory Requirement (Department Specific) policy in the Nursing Administrative Manual