RN - ICU

Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Intensive Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12-Hour Nights

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 2 years, with ICU experience strongly preferred

License: Active RN license required

Certifications: Required certifications include CPR, ACLS, PALS (can obtain on-site)

Must-Have: Proficiency in managing a range of ICU patient conditions, including titrating critical drips

Description: Unit Overview: The unit has 7 beds with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 for optimal patient care. Patient Population: Common diagnoses include COPD, AFIB, post-op cases (e.g., colon resections), diabetic patients, COVID-19 patients, occasional alcohol withdrawal, suicidal patients, and GI bleeds. Common Drips: Titrated/set rate drips include Cardizem, Levophed, and Insulin for minimal sedation/ventilated patients. Scheduling: Shifts are 12 hours, scheduled from 7 AM to 7:30 PM or 7 PM to 7:30 AM. Schedules are posted 6 weeks in advance, and management ensures coverage while allowing for block scheduling upon request. Weekend requirements include every third weekend for night shifts or every other weekend for day shifts. Holiday requirements are negotiable, and willingness to work holidays is appreciated. Call/standby is not required but welcomed if willing to pick up shifts. Staffing and Support: Charge Nurse and House Supervisor oversee the unit. Clinical Care Coordinator and House Supervisor are present during off-shifts and weekends. Charge nurse may take patient assignments when necessary. Nurse aides from acute care can assist, though ICU generally requires total patient care. Clientist and Nurse Practitioner are available daily, with on-call support at night. Emergency teams assist in urgent situations like intubations. Respiratory Therapy is available 24/7. Equipment: Ventilators, BiPAP, Vapotherm, and Nihon Kohden cardiac monitors are utilized in the unit. Floating Requirements: ICU staff may occasionally float to Med-Surg/Acute Care when necessary. Traveling staff typically remain in the ICU. The same director oversees both units, and the same charting format is used across units. Scrub Color/Dress Code: Pewter-colored scrub tops or jackets are required, along with black pants, black shoes, and black socks. Colored tops are acceptable as long as the outermost layer is pewter.

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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