RN - SICU

Cynet HealthStaff; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking an experienced RN for our Surgical ICU (SICU) at night. This 13-week assignment supports trauma, cardiovascular surgery, and neurosurgery patients with complex needs.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years ICU experience, can manage arterial lines and dysrhythmias, and works effectively in a high-acuity, interdisciplinary team. Expect ventilator management, post-open heart and TAVR care, and flexibility to float to non-ICU units as required;

Qualifications

• 2 years of ICU experience.
• Ability to manage complex trauma and surgical patients.
• Strong skills in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias.
• Experience with arterial line management and blood product administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage ICU SICU patients including trauma, cardiovascular, and neurosurgical cases.
• Handle acute ventilator needs, sepsis, and GI bleeding.
• Interpret arterial blood gases and manage dysrhythmias.
• Care for post-open heart surgery and TAVR patients.
• Floating to non-ICU units as needed.
• Weekend shifts every other weekend.

Skills

ICU experience

Trauma patient management

Dysrhythmias interpretation

Ventilator management

Arterial line management

Education

RN license (VA or Compact)

Tools

Ventilator equipment

Central line care

Blood product administration

Job description

RN - SICU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: SICU

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: 2 Years Minimum

License: VA or Compact License

Certifications: ACLS, NIH

Must-Have:

• 2 years of ICU experience
• Ability to manage complex trauma and surgical patients
• Strong skills in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with arterial line management and blood product administration

Description:The SICU serves a specialized patient population, including trauma cases, cardiovascular surgery patients, and neurosurgery cases. This role requires proficiency in managing patients who may present with acute ventilator needs, severe sepsis, or unstable gastrointestinal bleeding. Nurses will engage in the recovery of patients post-open heart surgery and TAVR procedures. The position involves managing multi-system organ failure and care of patients on continuous renal replacement therapy. Interpretation of arterial blood gases and management of dysrhythmias are key responsibilities. The nurse patient ratio will be appropriate to skill level and acuity. Floating to non-ICU units may be required depending on operational needs. Frequency of weekend shifts will be every other weekend. All applicants must be capable of handling a variety of patient diagnoses and support interventions as needed. Technical skills required include ventilator management, central line care, and procedural sedation administration. The ideal candidate will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.