Registered Nurse, RN - Neuro Intermediate

Join a dynamic Neuro Intermediate Care Unit where teamwork, critical thinking, and compassionate care come together to deliver exceptional outcomes for patients with complex neurological conditions. Our Neuro Intermediate Unit provides specialized care for patients requiring a higher level of monitoring than a medical-surgical unit, offering nurses the opportunity to strengthen their clinical assessment skills while working alongside a highly collaborative interdisciplinary team.

About the role

Nurses on this unit care for patients with a variety of neurological diagnoses, including acute stroke, seizure disorders, traumatic brain injuries, neurosurgical recovery, spinal conditions, altered mental status, and other complex neurological illnesses requiring continuous monitoring and specialized care. This is an ideal environment for nurses who thrive in a fast-paced setting, enjoy caring for higher-acuity patients, and are passionate about advancing their knowledge in neuroscience and intermediate care.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients in a 24-bed Neuro Intermediate ICU with a 3:1 patient-to-nurse ratio
• Manage neurological conditions including:
  • Stroke (embolic & hemorrhagic)
  • Subdural & subarachnoid hemorrhages
  • Seizures, mild-to-moderate TBIs, lumbar drains
• Support medical overflow such as DKA, respiratory complications, sepsis, trachs, and stable vents
• Collaborate with supportive roles to focus on care planning and critical decision-making
• Occasionally support patients in sister cardiac and medical units

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
• 4-year/Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, preferred
• Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required
• If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired, or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board-approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. To be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course
• One year of relevant experience, preferred

Benefits

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID: 180145