RN - ICU

Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: ICU

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 1 year in ICU

License: Active nursing license required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, TNCC or TCAR, NIH

Must-Have: Recent charge experience (2 years) and experience in high acuity settings

Description: Start date within the next 3-5 weeks preferred. The nurse will be required to float to medical-surgical/telemetry units if the ICU has low census. Ratios will be 5-6:1 when floating. Floating may occur for the majority of scheduled shifts depending on census; please ensure the RN is aware and agreeable to this. 36 or 48 hours per week will be considered. Required skills include arterial line management, assisting with chest tube insertion/removal, and BiPAP/CPAP management. The RN should have experience with blood product administration and care of ventilated patients. Central line care/management and chronic/acute renal failure experience are important. The nurse must be familiar with ongoing IV paralytics/neuromuscular blockade and continuous IV sedation. CVA/acute stroke management and emergency medications experience are essential. Skills in external ventricular drain (EVD) management and FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring are needed. Experience with high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) and hypothermia protocols/Arctic Sun is required. Intermediate skills in ICP monitoring and infection prevention are necessary. The nurse should be proficient in interpreting arterial blood gases (ABGs) and dysrhythmias. Isolation precautions/PPE practices should be well understood. IV insulin protocols knowledge is needed, as well as lumbar drain management. The RN must be experienced in managing dysrhythmias and handling patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure. Additional skills required include post-cardiac surgery and post-neurosurgery management. Knowledge in pre/post cardiac catheterization/intervention and procedural sedation administration/monitoring is necessary. Preparation for sheath removal and management of spinal cord injuries is essential. Starting and maintaining IVs and suctioning (ETT, NT) capabilities are necessary. The nurse should be proficient in titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips. Experience with transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and traumatic brain injury care is preferred. Ventilator management skills are required for this position. Patient demographics include adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Daily census averages around 15 patients with a maximum of 20 beds. Interdisciplinary support includes various specialized healthcare teams.

Benefits: 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.