REGISTERED NURSE: Neuro Critical Care Unit (NCCU)

Unit Overview: D. Dan and Betty Kahn Pavilion

Join the Neuro Critical Care Unit (NCCU) at Michigan Medicine’s state-of-the-art 12-story pavilion. This 24-bed ICU is an AACN Beacon Award winner, specializing in high-level care for neurosurgery, neurology, stroke, and trauma patients. We are dedicated to excellence in patient care, research, and leadership within one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems.

Core Responsibilities & Patient Care

• Specialized Assessments: Managing complex medical cases including post-operative craniotomies, cerebral aneurysms, intracranial hemorrhages, and severe spinal cord injuries.

• Technical Expertise: Performing tracheostomy care, Doppler usage, and assessing free flaps for surgical recovery.

• Critical Condition Management: Treating conditions such as Status Epilepticus, Myasthenia Gravis, and Guillain-Barre syndrome with advanced monitoring.

• Collaborative Practice: Working within a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and life-saving interventions.

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred).

• Skills: Ability to handle high-stress environments, excellent clinical judgment, and effective communication skills.

• Commitment: Willingness to rotate to designated units during low census and participate in every-other-weekend rotations.

Compensation and Premium Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $41.78 to $64.81 per hour based on the Nursing Framework level.

• Generous Differentials: Night shift ($4.00/hr), Weekend Night ($6.90/hr), and Charge Nurse ($1.00/hr) premiums.

• Full Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings, and significant tuition support.

• Career Development: Opportunities for advancement within the Michigan Medicine professional framework (Levels A-F).