RN - ICU

ICU Registered Nurse

Job Type: Travel

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Intensive Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12H Nights

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: 2 years of recent ICU experience required

License: Valid RN license required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

• 2 years recent ICU experience
• Driver's license required
• Pass/Fail exam during orientation

Description:

Interview with unit leaders is required. Candidates must not be full-time, part-time, or PRN with any competing facility. Artificial nails are prohibited in all departments providing patient care. Refusal to remove nails will result in termination of contract. RNs must pass an open book exam on skills learned during orientation. Successful completion requires a score of 90% or better. Department accommodates a mix of adults and pediatric patients over 15 years old. Common diagnoses include respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, and cardiogenic shock. Additional patient types include those with renal failure, general surgery needs, psych/overdose situations, GI bleeds, and cancer-specific surgeries. Experience is not required for specialized procedures as on-the-job training is provided. RNs are required to titrate various medications, including vasopressors and sedation drugs. Charge nurse is present on each shift and attends Rapid Response and Code situations. There are nursing aids/patient care techs available to assist with duties. Patient ratios for nurse aids are 1:18. Telemetry techs are not available, so RNs must read and interpret their own telemetry strips. Shifts are scheduled by management based on unit needs. Weekend requirements include every other weekend. Holiday requirements are 2 out of 3 major holidays or as needed. Floating to inpatient units will occur, excluding maternity and NICU. Scrub color is navy blue. Two shifts of unit-specific orientation are provided. The unit environment is fast-paced and requires adaptability. Ideal candidates possess critical thinking skills, a positive attitude, and a collaborative approach to patient care. RTO (requested time off) must be provided upfront and additional RTO after submission is not approved. The hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts during the assignment. Experience with EPIC charting system is preferred.

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.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• Disability insurance
• 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

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