Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU - $1,872 per week in Alexandria, VA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neuro ICU
Location: Alexandria, VA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,872 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/19/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: CV Neuro ICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12 hours Hours per Shift: 7 PM - 7 AM Experience: Minimum of 2 years required License: RN license required Certifications: BLS and ACLS required Must-Have: Must pass ECG exam on day 2, pass/fail Description: 16-bed unit with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio. Common diagnoses include stroke, acute ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, brain tumors, cerebral edema, increased intracranial pressure, hydrocephalus, acute respiratory failure, sepsis, septic shock, pneumonia, ARDS, COPD exacerbation, asthma exacerbation, acute heart failure, pulmonary edema, acute kidney injury, diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, gastrointestinal bleeding, acute liver failure, and severe electrolyte abnormalities. RNs are required to read their own strips. Common titratable drips include norepinephrine, epinephrine, dopamine, and phenylephrine. Clinical techs are available on the unit. The unit is equipped with mechanical ventilators, high-flow nasal cannulas, and noninvasive ventilation equipment. RNs are expected to float as first to float to medical-surgical ICU and progressive care unit, and take care of boarders up to four. Holiday requirements include 1 major and 1 minor holiday per year. Scrubs should be navy blue. Weekend expectations are every other weekend.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam