RN - ICU

Cynet Health; Mount Airy (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced RN for ICU travel assignment in Mount Airy, NC. The 13-week night shift requires a minimum of 2 years of ICU nursing, active RN license, and certifications (ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, Stroke Life Support).

Candidates should be proficient in Meditech, dysrhythmia interpretation, and ventilator management. The role demands strong critical care skills, patient monitoring, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care for critically ill

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years nursing experience; traveler experience preferred, but first-time travelers accepted.
• Active nursing license required.
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, Stroke Life Support required.
• Meditech experience required.
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias.
• Experience with 12-lead EKG interpretation and cardiac monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide ICU nursing care for critically ill patients on night shift.
• Monitor and titrate cardiac and vasoactive infusions as needed.
• Perform arterial line care, ABG interpretation, and ventilator management.
• Maintain infection control and PPE procedures on all patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to manage stroke and CVA cases.

Skills

ICU experience

Dysrhythmia management

12-lead EKG interpretation

Ventilator management

Critical care nursing

Patient care

Education

RN (Registered Nurse)

Tools

Meditech

Job description

RN - ICU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: ICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years required; traveler experience preferred, but first-time travelers accepted

License: Active nursing license required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, Stroke Life Support required

Must-Have:

Patient ratio experience of 1:3 requiredMeditech experience requiredAbility to interpret and manage dysrhythmias

Description:RTO after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite.Any call-offs or additional RTO on the unit could possibly turn into a cancellation.DNR required skills include management of dysrhythmias and obtaining 12 lead EKG/ECG.Knowledge of IV insulin protocols and intake and output monitoring is necessary.Applicants should be skilled in urine output assessment and managing ports.Experience in blood product administration and starting and maintaining IVs is needed.Titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips is essential for this role.CVA and acute stroke management skills are important.Care of ventilated patients is required.Experience with high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) and managing pulmonary edema and pulmonary embolism is preferred.Infection prevention protocols and isolation precautions/PPE knowledge are necessary.Experience in handling acute kidney injury and chronic/acute renal failure will be beneficial.Skills in arterial line management, central line care, and PICC line management are an asset.Candidates should be familiar with TPN, lipids, continuous IV sedation, and emergency medications.Ability to assist with chest tube insertion/removal and manage BiPAP/CPAP is advantageous.Experience in interpreting arterial blood gases (ABGs), suctioning, and ventilator management is required.Recognition of infection in immunosuppressed patients is a must.The unit provides support from various interdisciplinary teams.Candidates should be willing to float within or near the facility based on job requirements.