RN - Neuro ICU

Cynet Health; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in Minneapolis, MN seeks an RN for Neuro ICU on a 13-week assignment. Night shift, 12-hour shifts. Provides care to ventilated neuro patients, ICP monitoring, and dysrhythmia management.

Requires at least 2 years of ICU/nursing experience; Minnesota license preferred (pending accepted); ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, CCRN required. Float within the facility; weekend shifts every third weekend; pre-start modules and background checks required.

Qualifications

• Charge experience required.
• Care for ventilated Neuro ICU patients.
• Continuous IV sedation experience.
• ICP monitoring experience.
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias.
• Management of dysrhythmias.
• Procedural sedation administration/monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Float within the facility to meet patient care needs.
• Provide bedside care for ventilated Neuro ICU patients.
• Monitor ICP and perform sedation administration/monitoring as needed.

Skills

Charge experience

Ventilated patient care

Continuous IV sedation

ICP monitoring

Dysrhythmia interpretation

Dysrhythmia management

Procedural sedation monitoring

Education

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

CCRN

Minnesota license (preferred; pending accepted)

Job description

RN - Neuro ICU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Neuro ICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum of 2 years required

License: Minnesota license preferred; pending license accepted

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, CCRN

Must-Have: Charge experience, care of ventilated patients, continuous IV sedation, ICP monitoring, interpretation of dysrhythmias, management of dysrhythmias, procedural sedation administration/monitoring

Description:The Neuro ICU cares for patients with a variety of neurological conditions.Patients include those with ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, epilepsy, and post-operative craniotomy cases.The unit also attends to patients with central line management, subacute head trauma, and encephalopathy.Patient care involves ventilated patients, ICP monitoring, and massive transfusion protocols.Special procedures performed include bedside tracheostomy and PEG procedures.The nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 2:1, ensuring high-quality care.An interdisciplinary team provides varied support services such as physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy.Dedicated equipment includes lumbar drains, ventriculostomies, and central lines.This role requires floating within the facility to meet patient care needs.Weekend shifts are required every third weekend.Candidates must complete pre-start modules prior to the start of the assignment.All compliance requirements and necessary background checks must be completed before starting the role.