Registered Nurse - Neurovascular ICU

Please Contact: To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Kunal Mandlik at email address   can be reached on #

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We have Contract role Registered Nurse - Neurovascular ICU for our client at Atlanta, GA. Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position.
 
Position:
Registered Nurse - Neurovascular ICU- Atlanta, GA
Location                            : Atlanta, GA
Project Duration           : 8 Weeks  
Shift                                    : Differed Shift  
 
Job Description:

• As a Registered Nurse in the Neurovascular ICU, you will provide specialised, high-acuity nursing care to patients experiencing neurovascular conditions (e.g., stroke, aneurysm, intracerebral haemorrhage, subarachnoid haemorrhage, vasospasm, cerebral infarct) and other complex neurological/neurosurgical issues.
• You will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (neurosurgeons, neurologists, interventional radiologists, critical care physicians, therapists) to deliver evidence-based, patient-centred care, ensuring optimal outcomes, safety, and quality of life for patients and their families.

 
Key Responsibilities :

• Provide direct nursing care to neurovascular/neurosurgical ICU patients, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Monitor and interpret neurological status (e.g., Glasgow Cma Scale, pupil response, motor strength, cranial nerve function), vital signs, intracranial pressure (ICP) if applicable, cerebral perfusion, haemodynamic parameters and other ICU-specific metrics.
• Administer medications (including thrombolytics, antihypertensives, antiplatelets, anticoagulants), intravenous infusions, blood products, and collaborate in titration to protocol.
• Provide or assist in specialised neurovascular interventions (pre- and post-interventional care for thrombectomy, coiling, clipping, angiography) and manage post-procedure monitoring.
• Collaborate with neuology/interventional teams in management of vasospasm (e.g., monitoring transcranial Doppler studies, administering nimodipine, hypertensive/hypervolemic therapy), and other prevention protocols.
• Manage ventilated patients, patients with advanced monitoring lines (arterial, central venus, intracranial, cerebral oximetry) and neuro-critical care modalities (e.g., therapeutic hypothermia, osmotherapy, hypertonic saline, barbiturate coma, neuromuscular blockade) and weaning.
• Perform frequent neurological/neurovascular assessments and promptly escalate concerns (changes in level of consciousness, new focal deficits, increased ICP signs, seizures) to the physicians.
• Provide seizure monitoring and care (initiation of EEG monitoring, anti-epileptic drugs, seizure precautions).
• Coordinate imaging (CT/MRI/angiography) and liaise with radiology/interventional teams.
• Assist with patient/family education regarding neurovascular disease, prevention of secondary injury, rehabilitation continuum.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols (stroke code activation, rapid transfer, neuro-vascular monitoring, falls prevention, aspiration precautions, intracranial pressure/ cerebral perfusion management).
• Document all nursing and patient care activities timely and accurately in the patient’s medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, stroke registry data entry, outcome tracking, morbidity and mortality reviews.
• Maintain competency in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), neurological/neurosurgical nursing practices, and stay updated with latest guidelines (e.g., stroke care, neuro critical care).
• Provide mentorship, orientation and training to junior staff and participate in interdisciplinary rounds.

 
Qualifications :

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) licence in the jurisdiction.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred (or equivalent).
• Minimum (e.g., 2-3) years of ICU nursing experience; experience in neuro critical care or neurovascular/neurosurgical ICU strongly preferred.
• Current certification in ACLS; neuroscience/neuro-critical care certification (e.g., CCRN, SCRN) preferred.

 
To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Kunal Mandlik at email address   can be reached on #

630-576-9064

.
 
About generis tek: generis tek is a boutique it/professional staffing based in Chicago land. We offer both contingent labor & permanent placement services to several fortune 500 clients nationwide. Our philosophy is based on delivering long-term value and build lasting relationships with our clients, consultants and employees. Our fundamental success lies in understanding our clients’ specific needs and working very closely with our consultants to create a right fit for both sides. We aspire to be our client has most trusted business partner.