# Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU at UCSF Health

> Open job at UCSF Health in San Francisco, United States. Workplace: On-site.

Source: Nurse Jobs World, https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/ucsf-health-registered-nurse-neuro-icu-mgjrtep
Posted 5 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 6 November 2026.

## Facts

- Company: [UCSF Health](https://nursejobsworld.com/companies/ucsf-health)
- Location: San Francisco, United States
- Workplace: On-site
- Employment type: Full-time
- Local language: Not required
- Skills: Critical care & ICU
- Not mentioned in the job post: salary, visa sponsorship, relocation, where you can apply from

## Job description

The Neurological Intensive Care unit (Neuro ICU / NICU) is one of the largest and most sophisticated neurological intensive care units in the nation. It is a fast-paced, highly specialized unit providing exceptional quality care to critically ill adults with a wide array of neurological disorders, including those who undergo a variety of complex surgical procedures, interventional treatments and advance research treatment modalities.

The Neuro ICU cares for the most complex patients with neurological disorders including patients with subarachnoid hemorrhages, intracerebral hemorrhages, simple aneurysms and complicated multiple aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, acute ischemic strokes, brain tumors, seizure disorders and spinal disorders. The unit offers a variety of advanced neurological monitoring techniques and innovative interventions that allow for the best possible outcome for the patients. Patient care is driven by a multifaceted approach geared towards the highest quality of individualized care.

UCSF is a designated Primary Stroke Center accredited by The Joint Commission recognizing the neurological teams exceptional efforts in the care of stroke patients.

The Neuro ICU is composed of dedicated, astute critical care nurses committed to the pursuit of excellence in the neurosciences utilizing an evidence based approach that encompasses patient and family participation.

Professional growth and development is the foundation of the unit culture and philosophy. Neuro ICU strongly supports nurses by providing them with the necessary resources and skills to be successful in this extraordinary environment. Nurses keep abreast with the current neurological trends in care through participation in advanced Neuro classes and conferences.

The Neuro ICU staff also actively participate in many quality improvement projects, innovative researches and community collaborative efforts.

#### Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining the knowledge and abilities essential to the performance of stated behaviors. Carries out legal responsibilities within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. Accountable to the NURSE SVC SUPV 2 for overall work performance.

#### Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

- Minimum two years of recent (within the past 4 years) adult Neuro Critical Care (ICU) clinical RN experience
- Active licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California
- Active American Heart Association CPR certification
- Active American Heart Association ACLS certification
- This position requires the flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations

Preferred Qualifications:

- Active NIHSS Certification
- Active CCRN Certification

Required Licenses/Certification:

- Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
- Active American Heart Association CPR Certification

## How to apply

Apply on the job page, https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/ucsf-health-registered-nurse-neuro-icu-mgjrtep: its Apply button opens the employer's own application page.

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