Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Company: Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: March 8, 2026
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Job Description:
As a Neuro ICU Registered Nurse, your voice to influence patient
care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open,
collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal
opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing
initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient
outcomes and the future of nursing. Job Summary and Qualifications
Are you a nurse with a passion for neuroscience and critical care?
Our 14-bed Neuro Critical Care Unit (NCCU) is a cutting-edge,
high-acuity environment specializing in the management of
critically ill neurological and neurosurgical patients. NCCU plays
a vital role in providing advanced care for stroke, spinal cord
injuries, lumbar drains, seizures, and other complex neurological
conditions. Why Join Our Neuro ICU? - Expert-Level Care: Work in a
Primary Stroke Center, providing rapid, life-saving interventions,
including mechanical thrombectomy, continuous EEG monitoring, and
advanced neuroimaging. - State-of-the-Art Technology: Utilize
intracranial pressure monitoring, targeted temperature management,
and advanced hemodynamic support in a specialized neurocritical
care setting. - Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration: Partner with
intensivists, neurosurgeons, stroke specialists, respiratory
therapists, and rehabilitation teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Professional Growth: Access ongoing education in neurocritical
care nursing, stroke management, and advanced neurological
assessments, with opportunities for certification (CNRN, SCRN).
Your Role in the Unit: - Provide expert care for patients with
acute ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage,
traumatic brain injury (TBI), status epilepticus, and
post-neurosurgical recovery. - Perform frequent neurological
assessments, monitor for signs of deterioration, and intervene
rapidly to prevent secondary brain injury. - Manage advanced
therapies, including ventilators, continuous EEG, and vasoactive
medications. - Educate patients and families on neurological
conditions, rehabilitation expectations, and recovery pathways.
What qualifications you will need: - Graduate of an accredited
diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing
program. - Minimum of six (6) months of clinical experience as a
licensed Registered Nurse required - One (1) year of critical care
experience as a licensed Registered Nurse preferred - Current
Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State
Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to
obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date) - Current
American Heart Association BLS Certification Benefits Methodist
Hospital Stone Oak, offers a total rewards package that supports
the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The
available plans and programs include: - Comprehensive benefits for
medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and
telemedicine services - Wellbeing support, including free
counseling and referral services - Time away from work programs for
paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability
coverage and leaves of absence - Savings and retirement resources,
including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based
on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible
spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement
readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing
counseling - Education support through tuition assistance, student
loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and
a partnership with Galen College of Nursing - Additional benefits
for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life
insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home
insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer
discounts Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for
benefits may vary by location. {{}} "Nurses play a pivotal role and
are the backbone of healthcare delivery. At HCA Healthcare, we are
dedicated to ensuring nurses have necessary tools and resources to
provide world-class patient care, advocating for the profession and
helping to shape the future of nursing." Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA,
BSN, NE-BC Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, HCA
Healthcare Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is equipped with the most
modern technology available. With over 280 beds, services include
emergency care, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology,
neonatology, oncology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and acute rehab
services. Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is accredited by the Joint
Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. The
stroke rehabilitation program has received the Joint Commission's
Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification of
Stroke Rehabilitation. We belong to the Texas Institute for Robotic
Surgery. Our surgeons and technology offer minimally invasive
options to patients. Surgeons from around the country come to train
under our world class team. The hospital has been recognized by
Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade A and by Modern Healthcare as one
of the Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. We have also been
recognized as a Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality
Measures®. Finally, by Medicare.gov as 1 in San Antonio and 6 in
the entire nation. The hospital is 1 of only 102 hospitals to
receive Medicare.gov’s 5-star rating. Join our team to be part of
the innovation. If this opportunity is your next step in your
career path, we encourage you to apply for our Neuro ICU Registered
Nurse opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates
will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing,
apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national
origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran
status, or disability status.
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