RN - ICU

ICU Registered Nurse

Job Title: ICU Registered Nurse

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Intensive Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12-Hour Days and Nights

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Must-Have: Experience with high acuity patients

Description: The unit consists of 16 beds, with 2 additional procedural beds. Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:2 for standard patients and 1:1 for higher acuity patients. Common conditions include cardiovascular surgery, trauma, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, and ENT surgery. Candidates must have experience with high acuity patient populations. Experience with CRRT, IABP, Impella, and ECMO is preferred but not required. Nurses are responsible for the care of postoperative heart patients. RNs are required to titrate medications. Common titratable drips include epinephrine, norepinephrine, propofol, precedex, vasopressin, dobutamine, heparin, insulin, dopamine, and milrinone. A charge nurse is present on every shift, though they may take patients based on unit needs. An intensivist is available 24/7 in-house. Respiratory Therapy is available in ICU 24/7. Nurses are responsible for monitoring their own patients' telemetry and documenting rhythm strips. Staff members self-schedule, with management accommodating requests to the best of their abilities. Every other weekend and holiday work is required. If not needed in the ICU for a scheduled shift, staff may float to other units or roles within the hospital. There is no specific dress code, but attire should be clean and professional. Nurses must complete a skills checklist during the onboarding process.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• 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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