RN - SICU

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 the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) in Washington, DC. Night shift, 12-hour blocks, 13-week assignment. Patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:2 in SICU, with ventilated patients and central lines common.

Requires minimum 2 years SICU experience (4 years preferred), valid state RN license, ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications. Weekend coverage every other week; ability to float within scope. Facility is Magnet, Level 1 Trauma services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years SICU experience; 4 years preferred.
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications required.
• Charge experience preferred; Trauma Level I experience preferred.
• Valid State RN license required at time of submission.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for post-trauma and surgical SICU patients.
• Float within scope to meet facility needs.
• Weekend coverage required every other week.
• Manage ventilated patients and central lines as needed.
• Interpret ABG and dysrhythmias; monitor blood products and procedural sedation.

Skills

ICU nursing

Ventilator management

Central lines

ABG interpretation

Dysrhythmias interpretation

Job description

RN - SICU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: SICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12 hours (19:30 - 08:00)

Experience: 2 years required (4 years preferred)

License: Valid State License required at time of submission

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

• Charge experience preferred
• Trauma Level I experience preferred

Description:This position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit.The patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:2.Candidates with a minimum of 2 years of experience in SICU are required.First-time travelers are accepted for this role.Weekend coverage is required every other week.Clinicians will be expected to float within their scope to meet facility needs.The facility is an acute care setting.It is a Magnet facility and offers Level 1 Trauma services.The department has a daily census of approximately 9 patients.There are 10 beds available in the unit.Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, social services, and pharmacy.The patient population consists of post-trauma and surgical patients.Experience with managing ventilated patients and central lines is necessary.Skills in interpreting arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias are critical.Candidates should be able to administer blood products and monitor procedural sedation.Experience with trauma, spinal cord injuries, and various critical care protocols is preferred.