RN - Neuro ICU

Cynet Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in Columbia, SC is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU travel assignment. The 13‑week role features day shifts (12 hours) with a strong neuro critical care background and Epic EMR proficiency.

Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year in Neuro ICU, be ACLS/BLS certified with NIHSS, and be comfortable floating to nearby units while maintaining clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year Neuro ICU experience.
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications required.
• Experience with external ventricular drains and lumbar drains.
• NEURO ICU patients including SAH; NIHSS certification mandatory.
• Floating to other units as needed with documented competencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for adults and geriatric patients in Neuro ICU.
• Manage ventilators and monitor patient vitals with an interdisciplinary team.
• Care for patients with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke and post-neurosurgery.
• Coordinate with IV Teams, PT, Respiratory Services and others.
• Adhere to compliance and conversion requirements for travelers.

Skills

Neuro ICU

Ventilator management

Vitals monitoring

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

EPIC EMR

Education

RN License

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

RN - Neuro ICU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Neuro ICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of Neuro ICU experience required

License: Registered Nurse License required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

Strong Neuro ICU experience.Experience with EVDs/lumbar drains and SAH patients.Epic EMR experience of at least one year.

Description:The position requires a registered nurse with strong Neuro ICU experience.Candidates should have experience managing external ventricular drains and lumbar drains.Experience with subarachnoid hemorrhage patients is also required.NIHSS certification is mandatory.Candidates will float to other units as requested.Refusal to float may result in termination of the assignment.Floating will only occur to units for which competencies have been documented.Staff will only float to nearby campuses within a reasonable radius to their home facility.Nurses will provide care for adults and geriatric patients.Daily census in the unit is approximately 13 patients.The nurse will work with an interdisciplinary team that includes IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, and others.Patients will include those with ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, as well as those recovering from neurosurgery.The nurse will need to demonstrate competency in various skills, including ventilator management and monitoring patient vitals.Travelers in this role must adhere to compliance and conversion requirements after three consecutive contracts.All necessary training modules must be completed prior to starting the assignment.