RN - Neuro ICU

Registered Nurse CV Neuro ICUJob Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: CV Neuro ICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 7 PM - 7 AM Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 2 years required License: Current RN license Certifications: BLS, ACLS required Must-Have: Must pass ECG exam on day 2, pass/fail. 16 beds in the unit. Patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:2. Experience with common diagnoses such as stroke, acute ischemic stroke, and intracerebral hemorrhage. Familiarity with brain tumors, cerebral edema, and increased intracranial pressure is necessary. Knowledge of managing acute respiratory failure, sepsis, pneumonia, and ARDS is required. Experience with acute heart failure, pulmonary edema, and acute kidney injury is necessary. Understanding diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, gastrointestinal bleeding, and acute liver failure is needed. Ability to recognize severe electrolyte abnormalities is important. Description: Titration of drips is required. Common titratable drips include norepinephrine and epinephrine. Vasopressin typically has a set rate, as well as phenylephrine. Dopamine is also titratable. Two clinical techs will assist with 16 patients on the unit. Mechanical ventilators, high-flow nasal cannula, and noninvasive ventilation equipment must be utilized. RNs are required to read their own telemetry strips. Telemetry monitors will be Phillips brand. Additional Expectations: Every other weekend is required. Floating may be necessary to other units, including MSICU and PCCU. RNs will take care of boarders, up to four. Each nurse is expected to work one major and one minor holiday per year. Scrubs must be navy blue. Epic access is required for this position.We offer competitive benefits, including:Medical, dental & vision insuranceFree and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison supportPersonalized career consultant and "single point of contact" serviceIndustry?leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonusesFree tax return assistance for travelers401(k) Retirement PlanHealth Savings Account (HSA)Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)Life and AD&D InsurancePaid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)Supplemental Insurance PlansIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceEmployee Wellness ProgramsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Career Growth and Professional Development OpportunitiesDisclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.About Cynet Health: Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest?growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct?hire, and non?clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long?term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest?growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.Job Board Disclaimer By applying for jobs on this website, you consent to receive daily messages from CYNET about assignments that match your profile. Email or text "HELP" for more info, or "STOP" to unsubscribe. Your mobile info will not be shared with third parties for marketing. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.