RN - ICU

Cynet Health; Enumclaw (WA); On-site; USD 82,656,000 - 123,984,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an ICU Registered Nurse for a 13‑week assignment in Washington. The role requires 2 years of ICU experience, vent management expertise, and the ability to titrate sedation and vasoactive drips. The unit supports 4 ICU beds and expands to PCU as needed, with staff cross-assignment to Med Surg.

The nurse will work 6 PM to 6:30 AM, float to Med Surg as necessary, with 24/7 on-site respiratory therapy and telemetry interpretation. Weekend and holiday rotations apply.

Qualifications

• 2 years of ICU experience with the ability to take a full Med Surg assignment.
• Good knowledge of Vent management.
• Ability to titrate critical drips including sedation, vasoactive medications, and paralytics.

Responsibilities

• Work in a combined ICU unit with 4 ICU beds and 19 medical beds; unit may convert beds to ICU/PCU as needed.
• Float to Med Surg as required; Med Surg ratios 1:5.
• Read and interpret telemetry strips; in-house respiratory therapy 24/7 for vents/CPAP/BiPAP.
• Shifts are 6 PM–6:30 AM with set schedules and some weekend/holiday rotation.

Skills

ICU experience

Vent management

Critical drip titration

Job description

RN - ICU

Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)

Specialty: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12H Nights

Hours per Shift: 36

Experience: 2 years of ICU experience

License: Required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS or ENPC

Must-Have:

• 2 years of ICU experience with the ability to take a full Med Surg assignment.
• Good knowledge of Vent management.
• Ability to titrate critical drips including sedation, vasoactive medications, and paralytics.

Description:The position is for an ICU Registered Nurse.The nurse will work in a combined unit with 4 ICU beds and 19 medical beds.The unit may convert more beds to ICU or PCU if necessary.All nurses will take a Med Surg assignment in a rotation and float down.Med Surg ratios are 1:5, and pediatric patients may have a 1:4 ratio.ICU ratios are 1:1 or 1:2, with no flexibility in ICU ratios.The common patient types include those on vents and those in respiratory distress who do not require a pulmonologist.Other diagnoses may include medical, orthopedic, and abdominal surgery cases, as well as stable strokes with TPA and STEMIs that do not require intervention.The patient population is fairly stable with low COVID numbers currently.Pediatric cases may include laparoscopic appendectomies and gastrointestinal procedures.Unstable patients will transfer out of the unit.Two nurse assistants are usually available per shift.There will be a charge nurse or hospital resource nurse on every shift.In-house respiratory therapy is available 24/7 to manage vents, BiPap, and CPAP settings.The nurse will be responsible for reading and interpreting telemetry strips.Virtual ICU support is also available, with cameras in every room.Shifts are from 6 PM to 6:30 AM, with efforts made for set schedules.Weekend requirements include every other weekend and holiday rotation.The nurse must be able to function well in an ICU setting and float to Med Surg as needed.Strong skills, the ability to work autonomously, and a willingness to ask questions are essential for this role.The hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts during the assignment.