# Neuro ICU - RN at Presbyterian Healthcare Services > Open job at Presbyterian Healthcare Services. Workplace: On-site. Source: Nurse Jobs World, https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/presbyterian-healthcare-services-neuro-icu-rn-wez9kxb Posted 6 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 8 November 2026. ## Facts - Company: [Presbyterian Healthcare Services](https://nursejobsworld.com/companies/presbyterian-healthcare-services) - Location: On-site - Workplace: On-site - Employment type: Full-time - Local language: Not required - Relocation support: Likely (company policy) - Licence or registration named: Multistate licence (NLC) - Skills: Critical care & ICU - Not mentioned in the job post: salary, visa sponsorship, where you can apply from ## Job description **Location Address:** 1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930 **Compensation Pay Range:** Minimum Offer $0.00 Maximum Offer $0.00 **Summary:** A Neuro ICU (Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit) nurse provides specialized, around-the-clock critical care for patients with severe brain, spine, and nervous system conditions. **How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.** • Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities • Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) • Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions) • Malpractice liability insurance • Loan forgiveness through the [New Mexico Higher Education Department](https://hed.nm.gov/financial-aid/loan-repayment-programs/health-professional) • EPIC electronic charting system Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 0.90 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: 12 Hour Days (United States of America) **Responsibilities:** - **Frequent Neurological Assessments:** Perform detailed neuro checks (evaluating pupil response, movement, level of consciousness, and orientation) every 15 minutes to 2 hours using tools like the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS). [[1](https://www.registerednursing.org/articles/icu-nurse-specializations/), [2](https://www.incrediblehealth.com/blog/neuro-icu-nurse/)] - **Intracranial Pressure (ICP) & Drain Management:** Monitor and maintain specialized devices such as external ventricular drains (EVDs), lumbar drains, bolts, and subdural drains. [[1](https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/nursing-and-health-professions/neurological-intensive-care-unit), [2](https://www.reddit.com/r/Nurses/comments/131hakn/all_of_my_neuro_icu_nurses_tell_me_some_pros_and/), [3](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd9TZWGR2CE&t=16)] - **Tight Physiological Control:** Administer specialized medications and continuous infusions to manage cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP), blood pressure parameters, seizures, and sedation. [[1](https://www.freshrn.com/neuro-icu-nurse-what-you-need-to-know/), [2](https://www.registerednursing.org/articles/icu-nurse-specializations/)] - **Emergency Interventions & Diagnostics:** Accompany unstable patients to CT or MRI scans, assist physicians with bedside procedures, and rapidly spot early signs of brain herniation or stroke extension. [[1](https://www.incrediblehealth.com/blog/neuro-icu-nurse/), [2](https://www.reddit.com/r/Nurses/comments/131hakn/all_of_my_neuro_icu_nurses_tell_me_some_pros_and/), [3](https://www.registerednursing.org/articles/icu-nurse-specializations/)] - **Multiorgan & General Critical Care:** Manage the patient's entire clinical picture, including ventilators, cardiac rhythms, renal function, skin integrity, and nutrition, just like a standard ICU. [[1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzerLP3QsUI&t=1), [2](https://www.freshrn.com/neuro-icu-nurse-what-you-need-to-know/)] - **Family Support & Communication:** Update families frequently on volatile prognoses, neurological changes, and complex care goals. [[1](https://www.incrediblehealth.com/blog/neuro-icu-nurse/), [2](https://www.ziprecruiter.com/e/Neuro-Icu-What-is-a-Neuro-ICU-nurse)] **Qualifications:** • ADN/BSN/MSN • NM State or Multistate License • BLS Requires at Time of Hire **We're all about well-being, starting with yours.** Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. [Learn more about our employee benefits.](https://www.phs.org/careers/why-work-with-us/benefits) **About Presbyterian Healthcare Services** Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. **Compensation Disclaimer** The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. ### We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services ## How to apply Apply on the job page, https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/presbyterian-healthcare-services-neuro-icu-rn-wez9kxb: its Apply button opens the employer's own application page. ## More jobs from Presbyterian Healthcare Services - [Neuro ICU - RN](https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/presbyterian-healthcare-services-neuro-icu-rn-oa0431i): Presbyterian Healthcare Services, On-site. Posted 6 November 2026. - [Neuro ICU - RN](https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/presbyterian-healthcare-services-neuro-icu-rn-bxvwwmf): Presbyterian Healthcare Services, On-site. 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