Neuro ICU APP 3x12hr Night Shifts Level I Trauma Academic Center New Orleans, LA
Step into a dynamic Neuro ICU role at a leading academic research hospital in downtown New Orleans. This position is ideal for experienced APPs seeking high-acuity care, procedural autonomy, and collaborative team-based critical care.
Position Highlights:
Schedule: 3x12hr night shifts/week
Facility: 446-bed hospital 16-bed Neuro ICU Level I Trauma Center
Team: In-house 24/7 APP coverage, Neurocritical Care attendings, RN, RT, +/- additional APPs
EMR: EPIC
Patient Population: Adults (>18 yo) with complex neurologic diagnoses (e.g., stroke, ICH, SAH, TBI)
Core Responsibilities:
Neuro ICU management: admissions, rounding, progress notes, discharges
Perform and assist with procedures (e.g., NG tube placement, I&D, wound care)
Provide advanced critical care: ventilator management, sedation, ICP management
Participate in stroke pathways and document core stroke measures (NIHSS, Hunt & Hess, etc.)
Collaborate on high-morbidity post-op Neurosurgery cases (craniotomies, aneurysms, spine surgeries)
️ Preferred Procedural Skills:
CVC & arterial line insertion, lumbar puncture
Neuroimaging interpretation (CT, CXR), ECG reading
Familiarity with ICP, seizure protocols, neuro exam localization, EEG, and more
Requirements:
Certifications: ENLS, ACLS, BLS
Experience: Minimum 2 3 years (Neuro ICU or Critical Care strongly preferred)
License: Louisiana APRN license + DEA & CSR
Board Certification: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care or equivalent
Credentialing Timeframe: 60 days
