“`html Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description The neurosurgical unit provides exceptional opportunities to care for a diverse patient population. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams specializing in brain tumors, spinal malformations, neuroendovascular, and epilepsy surgery. This mixed-acuity unit includes both floor-level and an 8-bed high-acuity step-down unit for patients with complex needs requiring hemodynamic and neurological monitoring. Responsibilities • Provide comprehensive care to patients on a mixed-acuity neurosurgical unit. • Monitor patients with complex medical needs, performing Q1 neuro checks as required. • Manage and care for patients with external ventricular drains (EVDs), lumbar drains, and subdural drains. • Administer intravenous solutions such as 3% NS and manage Cardene drips, arterial lines, and postoperative care for carotid endarterectomies, aneurysm coiling/clipping, and DBS insertions. • Oversee and support patients with VP shunts and those experiencing seizures. Qualifications • Must have step-down or progressive care unit (PCU) experience. • BLS certification required. • Experience in high acuity stroke and neurosurgery is essential. • Telemetry experience is required. • Current RN License (New York only). • A minimum of two years of clinical experience is mandatory. • ACLS certification is preferred. • NIHSS certification is required. “`