This 15 bed adult ICU cares for patients on the Neurology and Neurosurgery services. Medical problems most often treated in this unit are: post-operative craniotomies for brain tumors, cerebral aneurysms, intracranial hemorrhage or hematomas, severe head and/or spinal cord trauma, increased intracranial pressure, Myasthenia Gravis and Guillian-Barre's syndrome.
The 4D Neuro ICU has been awarded the AACN Beacon Award for excellence!
- Current Michigan RN license
- Minimum of two (2) years ICU/Critical Care RN experience within the last five (5) years. Neuro-Trauma ICU experience preferred with nursing care in post-operative patients, overseeing care for intubated patients, managing external ventricular drains (EVDs), seizure management, and arterial line supervision.
- Valid ACLS certification solely through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Note: In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
- BSN preferred
- CCRN certification
- Possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Strong patient advocate mentality and teamwork approach
This UMPNC RN posting is posted as Nursing Framework LEVEL C.
Actual Nursing Framework LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire.
Nursing Framework levels range from Level A to Level F.
Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position. Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period. Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort. Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined.
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.
Hours: 36 hours per week; every other weekend rotation.
Shift: Nights,12 hour shifts
All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census.
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
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