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

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Neuro RN in Alexandria, Virginia, 22301!

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
Monitor and independently read cardiac telemetry strips using Philips monitoring equipment -

no monitor techs on unit; RNs are responsible for reading their own strips
Care for complex neurological and critical care patients including stroke, ICH, SAH, ARDS, septic shock, acute heart failure, and related diagnoses
Operate and support respiratory therapy equipment including mechanical ventilators, HFNC, BiPAP, and CPAP
Fulfill holiday coverage requirements, including one major and one minor holiday per contract year
Required Qualifications
Active RN license valid in Virginia or a compact state
BLS certification required
ACLS certification required
Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience
Must pass an ECG/telemetry competency exam on Day 2 of assignment (pass/fail)
Preferred Experience / Skills
Prior experience in a Neuro ICU or Cardiovascular ICU setting
Familiarity with neurological diagnoses such as ischemic stroke, ICH, SAH, and increased intracranial pressure management
Experience titrating vasoactive and vasopressor drip medications in a critical care environment
Why Join Us
Work in a specialized, high-acuity unit supported by clinical technicians, offering a dynamic and clinically rich environment
Gain exposure to a broad range of complex neurological, cardiovascular, and critical care patient populations