Neuro Stroke Intermediate Care Registered Nurse (RN)

As a Registered Nurse on the Neuro Intermediate Care & Stroke Unit at MedStar Health, you will provide specialized, evidence-based care to patients with complex neurologic and stroke conditions. In this patient-first, mission-driven environment, you’ll perform comprehensive assessments, monitor neurologic status and telemetry, administer medications and IV therapies, and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team. You’ll educate patients and families, support stroke recovery and prevention, and contribute to quality and safety initiatives while advancing your skills within a leading regional health system. Deliver direct nursing care to neuro and stroke intermediate care patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Monitor neurologic status, vitals, telemetry, and response to treatments; promptly escalate changes in condition. Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments per provider orders and hospital protocols. Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, case managers, and the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes. Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, stroke prevention, and discharge instructions. Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EHR and adhere to regulatory and hospital standards. Participate in quality, safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives on the unit. Support a patient-first, compassionate care environment aligned with MedStar Health’s mission and values. Neuro intermediate care nursing Stroke assessment and management Telemetry monitoring IV therapy and medication administration Care planning and coordination Electronic health records (EHR) Patient and family education Clinical assessment and triage Interdisciplinary collaboration Evidence-based nursing practice Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active RN license in MD or compact state BLS certification ACLS certification preferred NIH Stroke Scale certification preferred Neuro or stroke nursing experience preferred