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Registered Nurse (Neuro ICU) - Marrero, LA (#SM0113)

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Location: Marrero, LA
Employment Type: Per-Diem
Hourly Rate: $44.06 per hour

About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking a Registered Nurse (Neuro ICU) to fill an opening at a hospital located in Marrero, LA. This role requires a highly skilled RN to care for critically ill patients with neurological conditions such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, seizures, and post-neurosurgical complications.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: $44.06 per hour
• Work Schedule: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT (includes a 30-minute break) – Per-diem
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Education: Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program (Associate's or Bachelor's degree).
• Licensure: Active Louisiana state RN license and current BLS Certification. ACLS and NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification are required.
• Experience: At least one year of relevant experience is required.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in continuous hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, EVD (external ventricular drain) management, ICP (intracranial pressure) monitoring, administration of titratable vasoactive and sedative drips, and rapid neurologic assessment (Glasgow Coma Scale).
• Soft Skills: Exceptional critical thinking and rapid decision-making abilities; calm under pressure; strong attention to detail; excellent communication with multidisciplinary teams and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive and frequent neurologic assessments, including pupil checks, motor/sensory function, cranial nerve evaluation, and GCS scoring.
• Monitor and manage patients with stroke (tPA administration, post-thrombectomy care), TBI, status epilepticus, brain tumors, and post-craniotomy.
• Manage invasive monitoring devices such as ICP monitors, EVDs, and arterial lines.
• Titrate continuous IV infusions (propofol, nicardipine, levetiracetam, mannitol, hypertonic saline, and vasopressors).
• Operate and troubleshoot ventilators; maintain airway patency and manage secretions.
• Collaborate with neurosurgeons, neurologists, respiratory therapists, and bedside staff for timely interventions.
• Provide emotional support and education to families regarding complex neurologic conditions and prognosis.
• Maintain rapid response readiness for acute neurologic deterioration, including herniation syndromes or status epilepticus.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the EMR.

How to Apply: If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a difference in the healthcare industry, we want to hear from you! Submit your Resume/CV to hr@glhstaffing.com or call our office at (800) 608-4025 to learn more about this opportunity and others we offer.

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