Travel RN - Neuro ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Neuro ICU RN for a 16-bed unit in Virginia. The role features a 1:2 patient‑nurse ratio with night shifts (7pm–7am) and no on‑call requirements. You will work on a 16-bed Neuro ICU with two clinical techs and Philips telemetry.

Requirements include an active VA or Compact RN license, BLS/ACLS certifications, and a minimum of 2 years of recent critical care experience. Epic EMR experience is required.

Qualifications

• Active VA or compact RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required.
• Epic EMR experience required.
• Neuro ICU experience helpful for high-acuity care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 16-bed Neuro ICU.
• Manage titratable and set-rate drips (norepinephrine, epinephrine, vasopressin, phenylephrine, dopamine).
• RN reads telemetry strips without monitor techs; operates Philips telemetry monitors.
• Night shift 7pm–7am with every other weekend.
• Holiday coverage for major and minor holidays.
• Floating to MSICU/PCCU as needed.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Telemetry interpretation

Patient assessment

Education

RN license VA/Compact

BLS

ACLS

Tools

Epic EMR

Telemetry monitors

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Neuro ICU RN with a VA or compact license and 2+ years of critical care experience for a 16-bed unit with a 1:2 patient ratio.

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required
• Cardiac experience not required
• Must pass an ECG exam on day 2 of assignment (pass/fail)
• Epic EMR experience required

Responsibilities

• 16-bed Neuro ICU with a 1:2 patient-to-nurse ratio
• Patient population includes stroke, ICH, SAH, SDH, brain tumors, increased ICP, hydrocephalus, acute respiratory failure, sepsis, ARDS, COPD/asthma exacerbation, acute heart failure, AKI, DKA, HHS, GI bleed, acute liver failure, and severe electrolyte abnormalities
• Manages titratable and set-rate drips including norepinephrine, epinephrine, vasopressin, phenylephrine, and dopamine
• Two clinical techs support the unit's 16 patients
• RT equipment includes mechanical ventilators, HFNC, and noninvasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP)
• No tele/monitor techs on the unit; RNs are required to read their own telemetry strips
• Philips brand telemetry monitors used
• Epic EMR experience required
• Night shift schedule, 7pm-7am
• Every other weekend required
• Floating expectations include MSICU, PCCU, and boarding patients on the unit
• No on-call requirements
• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity Neuro ICU setting
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Holiday coverage required for 1 major and 1 minor holiday per year (Major: Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, New Year's Eve/New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day/Day after; Minor: Labor Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day)
• Returning permanent employees may reapply 12 months after their last shift worked

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-765776

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