Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $1,879 per week in Topeka, KS

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Topeka, KS
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,879 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/11/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Topeka, Kansas, 66606!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 2 years preferred License: Valid RN license required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required Must-Have: - Ability to manage two ventilated patients while multitasking on multiple drip titrations. - Weekends required. Description: ICU experience preferred. Unit accepts first-time travelers. Must have BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS in hand at time of submission. Cardiac patient population. Responsibilities include: Accessing and managing ports. Managing arterial lines. Assisting with chest tube insertion/removal. Managing BiPAP/CPAP. Administering blood products. Caring for ventilated patients. Managing central lines. Caring for patients with chronic/acute renal failure. Providing continuous IV sedation. Managing coronary artery bypass graft patients. Caring for patients with CVA/acute stroke. Administering CVVHD/CRRT. Using FloTrac/Vigileo for monitoring. Performing GI surgery post-care. Implementing hypothermia protocols. Managing infection prevention. Interpreting arterial blood gases (ABGs). Interpreting dysrhythmias. Working with intra-aortic balloon pumps. Observing isolation precautions and using personal protective equipment (PPE). Managing IV insulin protocols. Caring for patients with dysrhythmias. Caring for patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure. Performing phlebotomy. Managing PICC lines. Providing post-cardiac surgery care. Assisting with pre/post cardiac catheter interventions. Performing procedural sedation administration and monitoring. Monitoring pulmonary artery lines. Conducting sheath removal. Managing spinal cord injuries. Starting and maintaining intravenous lines. Providing suctioning (ETT, NT). Working in surgical intensive care units. Titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips. Assisting with transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Caring for patients with traumatic brain injuries. Managing valve repair and replacement procedures. Ventilator management experience required. Unit features interdisciplinary support including IV teams, therapy, respiratory services, and social services. Daily census is approximately 13 patients. Unit has 16 beds. Special procedures include CRRT, hypothermia protocols, and insulin gtt. Required to recover own cardiac patients. Excludes ECMO or LVADs. Special equipment includes Edwards FloTrac, Swan Ganz, and CRRT.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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