Travel Nurse RN - Neuro - $2,116 per week in Alexandria, VA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neuro
Location: Alexandria, VA
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: $2,116 per week
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 885405


Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,116.04



Job Title


RN - CV Neuro ICU

Location


Alexandria, VA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 16-bed CV Neuro ICU at a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Manage and titrate vasoactive drips including Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, Phenylephrine, Dopamine, and Vasopressin
• Independently read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips using Philips monitoring equipment (no monitor techs on unit)
• Care for patients with complex neurological and critical care diagnoses including stroke, ICH, SAH, SDH, ARDS, septic shock, and acute organ failure
• Operate and monitor RT equipment including mechanical ventilators, HFNC, BiPAP, and CPAP
• Must successfully pass an ECG competency exam on Day 2 of assignment (pass/fail)

• Active RN license valid in Virginia
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience
• Must be able to independently read and interpret cardiac monitor strips
• Availability to work 1 major and 1 minor holiday per year per unit requirements

• Prior experience in a Neuro ICU or CV ICU setting
• Familiarity with titratable vasoactive and vasopressor drip protocols
• Experience managing patients on mechanical ventilation and noninvasive respiratory support
• Comfort working in a high-acuity environment with limited ancillary monitoring support

• Opportunity to work in a specialized, high-acuity neuro-critical care environment with a supportive clinical tech team on the unit
• Gain or expand experience managing a diverse and complex patient population across neurological, cardiovascular, and critical care diagnoses