RN - TICU

Cynet Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced RN for the TICU in Richmond, VA. This 13-week assignment covers a high-acuity unit with 32 beds, 98 staff, and a focus on trauma and critical care. Night shifts are 12 hours, with rotating floats to trauma stepdown and other ICUs.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years in ICU, an active RN license, BLS and ACLS, and a proven ability to work in a fast-paced team environment. Proficiency with Meditech is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN ICU experience.
• RN license active in the state.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Trauma center experience prioritized.
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 13-week assignment.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-acuity nursing care for ICU patients.
• Monitor and manage ventilated patients and critical cases.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team on patient care.
• Assist with procedures such as intubation and central line care.
• Float to trauma stepdown and other ICUs as needed.

Skills

Good personality

Flexible

Adaptable

Thrives in a busy environment

Customer service skills with patients

Empathetic

Skilled clinician

Experience in a trauma center

Education

RN License

Tools

Meditech

Job description

RN - TICU

Profession: RN

Specialty: ICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: RN License

Certifications: BLS & ACLS

Must-Have:

• Good personality
• Flexible
• Adaptable
• Thrives in a busy environment
• Customer service skills with patients and families
• Empathetic
• Skilled clinician
• Experience in a trauma center

Description:The unit has a total of 32 beds and is staffed by 98 personnel.On the day shift, there is 1 Charge Nurse, 16 nurses, and 1 department assistant.On the night shift, there is 1 Charge Nurse, 16 nurses, and 1 department assistant.Patient ratios are 1:2:3.Typical equipment includes a Hoyer lift, Belmont rapid transfuser, and Arctic Sun.The electronic medical record system used is Meditech.Typical procedures performed on the unit include intubations, lumbar punctures, bolt placement with ventilation, cooling, colonoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, and chest tube insertion.The best personality fit for this role is adaptable, friendly, and works well within a team concept.Candidates with neuro or burn experience will be prioritized.There is a requirement for floating to trauma stepdown and other ICUs.Weekends are required every other week.