Staff RN-Neuro/Trauma ICU
Company: Bryan Health
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: January 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Summary SUMMARY The Critical Care (Neuro/Trauma) RN manages the
care of patients with conditions including: acute neurological
insult/injury, respiratory failure, and multi-system
failure/multi-system injury. Performs therapeutic nursing
interventions consistent with the Critical Care Unit including:
ACLS/PALS guidelines, dysrrhymia assessment and intervention, pre
and postoperative care, airway and ventilator management,
hemodynamic monitoring and vasoactive medication administration,
monitoring of neurological devices and intervention, and management
of post-transplant patients. The Staff Registered Nurse (RN) is
responsible for meeting patients priority needs by assessing,
participating in interdisciplinary care planning, providing and /or
delegating care and evaluating patients responses and progress
toward clinical outcomes. The Staff RN contributes to an efficient
and effective work environment through activities including
professional communication and documentation, preceptoring and/or
resourcing of others. The Staff RN supervises Licensed Practical
Nurses and/or other support staff in the delivery of patient care
as described in Nebraska Statute 38. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT
ARE NOT LIMITED TO: *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and
consistently demonstrates our core values. *Initiates assessment
and reassessment based on the patients presenting problems/needs in
accordance with Bryan Medical Centers procedures. *Synthesizes
pertinent initial and ongoing patient data to identify nursing
priorities for care and desired outcomes/goals. *Integrates
appropriate standards of care into the patients plan of care based
on the diagnosis and age-specific needs. *Executes therapeutic
and/or supportive interventions. *Provides education for the
patient and family to meet identified patient needs according to
their needs, abilities, preferences and readiness to learn.
*Evaluates the patients response to and effectiveness of
interventions. *Evaluates patients progress toward established
outcomes. *Incorporates cultural considerations into the
plan/delivery of care. *Includes family or significant others in
the care of the patient as appropriate. *Documents patient care and
related information according to Bryan Medical Center procedures
for documentation. *Provides care in conjunction with other members
of the interdisciplinary team. *Facilitates patients transition to
the next level of care. *Actively participates in continued
learning opportunities and continued self-development pertinent to
the work unit and duties of the job. QUALIFICATIONS: Current
Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved
compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse
Practice Act. Must provide evidence of certification and/or
instruction for practice area as required by State or Federal
standards/regulations. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification
required. Experience in critical care is preferred.
Keywords: Bryan Health, Grand Island , Staff RN-Neuro/Trauma ICU, Healthcare , Lincoln, Nebraska
