Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

As the nation's largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we're honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can practice. That's why more than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities. Join us! Job Summary and Qualifications Are you a nurse with a passion for neuroscience and critical care? Our 14-bed Neuro Critical Care Unit (NCCU) is a cutting-edge, high-acuity environment specializing in the management of critically ill neurological and neurosurgical patients. NCCU plays a vital role in providing advanced care for stroke, spinal cord injuries, lumbar drains, seizures, and other complex neurological conditions. Why Join Our Neuro ICU?

Expert-Level Care:

Work in a Primary Stroke Center, providing rapid, life-saving interventions, including mechanical thrombectomy, continuous EEG monitoring, and advanced neuroimaging.

State-of-the-Art Technology:

Utilize intracranial pressure monitoring, targeted temperature management, and advanced hemodynamic support in a specialized neurocritical care setting.

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration:

Partner with intensivists, neurosurgeons, stroke specialists, respiratory therapists, and rehabilitation teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Professional Growth:

Access ongoing education in neurocritical care nursing, stroke management, and advanced neurological assessments, with opportunities for certification (CNRN, SCRN). Your Role in the

Unit:

Provide expert care for patients with acute ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury (TBI), status epilepticus, and post-neurosurgical recovery. Perform frequent neurological assessments, monitor for signs of deterioration, and intervene rapidly to prevent secondary brain injury. Manage advanced therapies, including ventilators, continuous EEG, and vasoactive medications. Educate patients and families on neurological conditions, rehabilitation expectations, and recovery pathways.

What qualifications you will need:

Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program. Minimum of six (6) months of clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse required One (1) year of critical care experience as a licensed Registered Nurse preferred Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date) Current American Heart Association BLS Certification Benefits Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn more about

Employee Benefits Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is equipped with the most modern technology available. With over 280 beds, services include emergency care, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, neonatology, oncology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and acute rehab services. Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is accredited by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. The stroke rehabilitation program has received the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification of Stroke Rehabilitation. We belong to the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. Our surgeons and technology offer minimally invasive options to patients. Surgeons from around the country come to train under our world class team. The hospital has been recognized by Leapfrog's Hospital Safety Grade A and by Modern Healthcare as one of the Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. We have also been recognized as a Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®. Finally, by Medicaregov as #1 in San Antonio and #6 in the entire nation. The hospital is 1 of only 102 hospitals to receive Medicaregov's 5-star rating. Join our team to be part of the innovation. Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Neuro ICU Registered Nurse opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.