RN - Neuro ICU

Cynet Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Neuro ICU in Connecticut on a 13-week night shift contract. The role involves caring for neuro ICU patients with high-acuity needs in a Level I Trauma Center setting.

Responsibilities include ventilated patient management, arterial line care, ICP monitoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration. A minimum of 2 years Neuro ICU experience is required, with NIHSS, ACLS, and BLS certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Neuro ICU experience required.
• RN license may be pending; accepted.
• NIHSS, ACLS, and BLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for neuro ICU patients with high-acuity needs.
• Manage ventilated patients, arterial lines, ICP monitoring.
• Maintain patient safety and ICU protocols.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team; flexible scheduling.

Skills

Neuro ICU experience

Critical care

Tools

NIHSS

ACLS

BLS

Job description

RN - Neuro ICU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Neuro ICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum 2 years required

License: Pending license accepted

Certifications: NIHSS, ACLS, BLS

Must-Have: Experience in Neuro ICU required

Description:The Registered Nurse will work in the Neuro ICU setting.The average patient ratios are 1:2 for both day and night shifts.First-time travelers are accepted.Weekend requirements include every other weekend.The Nurse will not be required to be on-call.Floating within scope to meet facility needs is required.The facility is a Level I Trauma Center with a total of 1,567 staffed beds.Charting is done electronically.Daily census in the unit averages 17 patients.

Additional requirements include the ability to manage critical care scenarios.The Nurse will provide care for patients with neuro-specific diseases and conditions.Key skills include management of ventilated patients, arterial line management, and ICP monitoring.Certification in advanced cardiac life support, basic life support, and NIH stroke scale is mandatory.The environment requires interdisciplinary cooperation, involving various support services.Procedures performed in the unit may include EVD placements and central line insertions.Dedicated attention to patient safety and emergency protocols is crucial.The role encompasses monitoring various clinical parameters and responding to emergencies.Experience with complex patient cases is preferred.Flexibility in scheduling and teamwork will be essential for this position.