RN - Neuro ICU

Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Neuro ICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 9 months of travel experience required.

License: Valid state RN license or Compact RN license required.

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certification required.

Must-Have:

• NIHSS certified with a current certificate on file, obtained within 2 years of start date.
• Minimum 1-year experience working in a certified stroke center critical care unit preferred.
• Familiarity with current stroke guidelines and performance measures for Acute Ischemic and Hemorrhagic strokes.
• Experience with IV-tPA administration and post-tPA monitoring preferred.
• Competency in stroke signs/symptoms assessment (e.g., BE-FAST).
• Candidates must have experience with bedside dysphagia screening.
• The position requires skills in arterial line management, chest tube insertion/removal, and BiPAP/CPAP management.
• Candidates should be able to administer blood products and care for ventilated patients.
• Experience in continuous IV paralytics/neuromuscular blockade is also preferred.
• Responsibilities include monitoring CVA/acute stroke patients, administering emergency medications, and managing external ventricular drains.
• Candidates should be competent in interpreting arterial blood gases and managing dysrhythmias.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and isolation precautions is required.
• The role may include obtaining 12 lead EKGs and managing PICC lines.
• Candidates will work with patients post-craniotomy and post-neurosurgery.
• Procedural sedation administration and monitoring experience is necessary.
• Ideal candidates should have experience with spinal cord injury management and starting/maintaining IVs.
• Suctioning skills for endotracheal and nasotracheal tubes are needed.
• Candidates will be expected to titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips effectively.
• Experience in caring for traumatic brain injury patients is essential.
• The unit has an interdisciplinary support team including physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy.
• Typical patient diagnoses include cervical surgery, craniotomy, brain tumor resection, stroke, and sepsis.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry‑leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: 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.

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