RN - Neuro ICU

Cynet Health; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU travel assignment in Charlottesville, VA. The role requires at least 2 years in a Neuro ICU, active RN license, nursing certifications, and Epic experience. Nights and weekends are required, with a 12-hour shift structure for a 13-week contract.

Ideal candidates will care for ventilated patients and manage acute stroke conditions, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a high-acuity unit.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a Neuro Intensive Care Unit.
• Active state nursing license required.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH stroke certification (pending acceptable).
• Epic experience is required.
• Experience caring for ventilated patients and managing acute stroke conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care for neuro ICU patients, including ventilated individuals and complex stroke cases.
• Follow unit policies and floating guidelines as applicable.
• Work night shifts, including every other weekend and holidays.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Nursing

Critical care

Ventilator management

Stroke care

Tools

Epic

Job description

RN - Neuro ICU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Neuro ICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a Neuro Intensive Care Unit.

License: Must have an active state nursing license.

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH stroke certification (pending is acceptable).

Must-Have:

Epic experience is required.Candidates must have experience caring for ventilated patients and managing acute stroke conditions.

Description:The Neuro ICU is a 12-bed critical care unit.It provides intensive management to patients with life-threatening neurological and neurosurgical conditions.Common cases include central nervous system tumors, complex spine surgery, acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, endovascular interventions, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury.Additional diagnoses include neuromuscular diseases, status epilepticus, and central nervous system infections.Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, and rapid response teams.The daily census is approximately 10 patients.The unit is staffed to maintain a patient ratio of 2:1.Nights and weekend shifts are required, including every other weekend and holiday work.Candidates must adhere to floating policies based on their scope of practice.Prior charge experience is preferred.Travelers are expected to manage their time off within the contractual limits.