RN - Neuro ICU

Cynet Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Neuro ICU travel assignment in Washington, DC. This 13-week night-shift role requires a DC license, BLS/ACLS/NIH (CCRN preferred), and 2+ years ICU experience.

You will work with neuro-specific equipment (EVD, Raumedic bolt, Arctic sun, CVVH, PA catheter) and may float to related ICUs. Weekend shifts and no mandatory call are involved.

Qualifications

• DC license in hand prior to start date.
• BLS, NIH, ACLS certifications required; CCRN preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience as a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• Care for adult and geriatric Neuro ICU patients.
• Float within units of equivalent or lower acuity ICUs/IMCs.
• Collaborate with physical therapy, respiratory, and social services.
• Weekend coverage required; holidays may be needed.
• No call requirements for this position.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Consciousness sedation

ICP monitoring

Vent management

Critical care teamwork

Tools

EVD

Raumedic bolt

Arctic sun

CVVH

PA catheter

Job description

RN - Neuro ICU

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Neuro ICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience required

License: Must have DC license in hand prior to start date

Certifications: BLS, NIH, ACLS required; CCRN preferred

Must-Have:

Candidate must successfully pass the EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with a minimum overall score of 80% and a score of 100% on lethal rhythms.Candidate must provide proof of pending status at the time of submission if applicable.Candidate must have 1 previous travel assignment.Candidate must have consciousness sedation, ICP, and vents skills.

Description:The position requires a registered nurse for the Neuro ICU.The majority of the shifts are day shifts.Up to two weeks of the six-week schedule could be night shifts.The nurse will work with special equipment such as EVD, Raumedic bolt, Artic sun, CVVH, lytic catheter Flo-tracker, and PA catheter.The nurse is required to float within units of equivalent or lower level of acuity or other ICUs/IMCs.The nurse will care for adult and geriatric patients.The daily census is typically 14 patients.Patient diagnoses include SAH, ICH, ischemic stroke, brain mass, and head trauma.The unit is a comprehensive stroke center and involves special procedures such as ICP monitoring and post neurosurgery management.Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams is essential, including physical therapy, respiratory services, and social services.No call requirements exist for this nursing position.Weekend coverage is required, and nurses may need to work holidays as needed.The required scrub color is ceil blue.Flu vaccine is required, and no exemptions are accepted.