RN - ICU

Registered Nurse In Intensive Care UnitJob Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Nights Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Experience with vents, art lines, PICC lines, ports, chest tubes, drains, wounds, ostomies, OG, NG, PPE, identify arrhythmias, cardioversions, TEEs, post heart cath patients, defibrillator, pain management. Ability to titrate drips including insulin, levo, cardizem, dopamine, dobutamine, TPA, heparin, amiodarone, lasix, and sedation drips.Description: The unit has 10 private beds. The nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:2, sometimes 1:3 if low acuity. Depending on the census, staffing is for 15-18 patients on the entire floor. There are at least 2 ICU RNs on every shift. Common diagnoses and types of patients include DKA, COVID, CHF, MVA, CVA, sepsis, overdose, and general medical issues. Pediatric patients are rarely on the floor but pediatric RNs will manage them if necessary. If a pediatric patient is vented, an ICU RN will be assigned to operate the ventilator. A charge nurse will take patients, and a house supervisor is available in-house. Respiratory therapy is available in-house 24/7. Telemetry technicians are present on the unit, and RNs are required to read their own strips. Shifts are 12 hours from 7 PM to 7 AM, with no self-scheduling. Weekend requirements generally include every third weekend, with flexibility expected. Holiday requirements include working every third holiday, with an expectation to work during winter holidays. There is no call or standby requirement, except for voluntary cancellations. RNs may float to PCU and occasionally MedSurg with a full patient assignment of 1:5-6 when floating to MedSurg. Solid color scrubs are required, and no designs are permitted. Natural hair colors are expected. A two-day department nursing orientation is followed by one shift on the floor.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.