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How much do neuro intensivist physician jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for neuro intensivist physician in the United States is $275,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $250,000.00 and $300,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical work schedules and on-call expectations for a neuro intensivist physician?

Neuro Intensivist Physicians often work in hospital-based neurocritical care units, with schedules that may include rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and on-call duties to provide 24/7 patient care. The role frequently involves rapid response to neurological emergencies and requires close collaboration with neurosurgeons, neurologists, nurses, and other specialists. Due to the critical nature of the patients, intensivists may also participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and urgent consultations throughout the hospital. This dynamic environment can be demanding but offers the opportunity to make a significant difference in patient outcomes while developing expertise in acute neurological care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a neuro intensivist physician?

A Neuro Intensivist Physician needs an advanced medical degree, subspecialty training in neurocritical care, board certification, and expertise in managing complex neurological and neurosurgical patients. Familiarity with ICU monitoring systems, ventilators, intracranial pressure measurement devices, and electronic health records is essential, along with maintaining current ACLS and other relevant certifications. Strong decision-making, leadership, and communication skills are vital for collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and supporting patients' families during critical moments. These abilities are crucial for delivering timely, high-quality care in highly complex, high-stress neurocritical care environments.

What is a neuro intensivist physician?

A Neuro Intensivist Physician is a specialist who provides critical care to patients with severe neurological conditions, such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, or seizures. They work in intensive care units (ICUs) and collaborate with neurosurgeons, neurologists, and critical care teams to stabilize and manage complex neurological cases. Their expertise includes advanced neuro-monitoring, ventilator management, and post-operative care for neurosurgical patients. The goal of a Neuro Intensivist is to optimize brain recovery and improve patient outcomes in life-threatening neurological emergencies.

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Infographic showing various Neuro Intensivist Physician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Part Time. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $275,000 per year, or $132.2 per hour.

Neuro-Intensivist Physician/Rank DOQ

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Omaha, NE • On-site

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago


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8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

52nd of 1,055 rated hospitals


Job description

Requisition Details
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location
Omaha, NE
Requisition Number:
2026 - 246
Department
Neurological Sciences 50001975
Business Unit(College/Institute)
College of Medicine
FTE:
100
Reg-Temp
Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule
TBD by ICU needs
Requisition Category
Faculty
Requisition Title
Neuro-Intensivist Physician/Rank DOQ
Job Title/Academic Rank
Neuro-Intensivist Physician/Rank DOQ
Additional Requisition Title
Appointment Type
DOQ - DEPENDS ON QUALS
Salary Range
Salary Commensurate with Experience
Job/EEO Category
Faculty
Job Requisition Begin Date
07/13/2026
Position Qualification
Position Summary
Academic Neurologist/Neuro-Intensivist sought to join the Department of Neurological Sciences Faculty at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) Program to further advance the Neuro Intensivist role in Neurocritical Care. The ideal candidate should be board certified/board eligible in Neurology, completed a Neurocritical Care fellowship and be board certified/board eligible in Neurocritical Care.
This faculty member would participate in a multi-disciplinary team that oversees a 20 bed unit treating a high volume of neurological patients with a strong emphasis on cerebrovascular disease. The candidate will assist with building a neurocritical care consult service by evaluating patients with neurologic issues on acute care units as needed and may also see outpatient follow up to post critical care hospitalization.
The candidate should have a track record of leadership, research, teaching and clinical service. Candidate will participate in teaching opportunities with rotating Neurology Residents/medical students and in research trials in a supportive academic, hospital, and community environment.
Omaha is a vibrant metropolitan area of 865,000 people cited by Forbes as one of the most livable and affordable cities in the US.
Applications are being accepted on line at https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/98683
Required Qualifications
MD or equivalent
BC/BE in Neurology
BC/BE Neurocritical Care
Fellowship trained in Neurocritical Care
Supplemental Qualifications

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