Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred Two (2) or more years of clinical nursing experience upon hire, OR completion of HUH's Professional Nurses Clinical Advancement Program (PNCAP) and eighteen (18) months of employment at HUH Current, active RN license in the District of Columbia Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required within ninety (90) days of hire Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to evaluate patient care; knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care Demonstrated competency in neurological assessment Able to work in a stressful environment with multiple demands; resolve conflicts effectively, prioritize tasks, respond to emergencies, and react calmly Awareness of common safety hazards and precautions; able to respond to alarms, codes, telephones, and overhead pages Able to read charts, labels, documentation, policies, and procedures; able to communicate with staff, visitors, patients, and physicians in clear and concise English. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Prior bedside experience in a neuroscience, stroke, medical-surgical, or progressive care setting National specialty certification - Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN), Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN), or Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) Experience caring for stroke, neurosurgical, or seizure patient populations Experience with Soarian Clinicals or a comparable electronic health record.