RN - ICU

Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Profession: RN Specialty: ICU

Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 12H Days Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Epic EMR proficiency, recent ICU experience

Description: Unit Notes: Start dates are not flexible. 100-mile radius rule applies. No guarantees for 48-hour work weeks. No blocked scheduling requests allowed. No more than 5 days of requested time off. Trauma level I/II experience is required. Nurse to patient ratios are typically 1:1 or 1:2 in Medical-Surgical ICU. If there are no vents or drips, the ratio can go up to 1:3. Number of beds in the unit is 42. Common diagnoses include cardiac conditions such as open heart surgery, balloon procedures, and impella usage. Core staff manage cases including small head bleeds, post-tPA administration, and level 3 trauma. Ventilator, sedation, sepsis, pressors, DKA, cardiac, CHF, and respiratory experience required. RNs must titrate drips. Common titratable and set rate drips include:

• Vasopressors: Epi, levophed, phenylephrine, vasopressin
• Inotropes: Dopamine, dobutamine, primacor
• Antiarrhythmics: Amiodarone, cardizem, esmolol, lidocaine, procainamide
• Anti-hypertensives: Clevidipine, labetalol, cardene, nipride, nitro
• Beta Adrenergic: Isuprel
• Sedatives: Ketamine, Precedex, propofol, versed
• Paralytics: Vecuronium, Nimbex, rocuronium
• Analgesics: Fentanyl, morphine
• Anticoagulants: Aggrastat, tPA, argatroban, heparin, integrilin
• Additional: Insulin

There is no Charge Nurse present on each shift. Unit has patient care aides who assist with various tasks. Ratios for assistants are typically 1:10. Clientist or Intensivist available 24/7 with 2 MDs and 1 NP during days and 1 NP/1 MD at night. Respiratory therapy is present 24/7 and assists with ventilator settings, intubations, and blood gas tests. Unit supports telemetry monitoring from centralized locations, with additional monitors in the rooms. Shifts and scheduling require clocking in and out for meal breaks. Self-schedule with up to 4 requested days off in a 4-week period. Weekend requirements include working 4 weekend day shifts within a 4-week period. Holiday requirements mandate working 2 major holidays. No call or standby requirements. Floating to other units may occur, with a reduced patient load. Scrub color is navy blue. Cancellation policy allows for client cancellation of hours equivalent to guaranteed weekly hours for the assignment duration. Charting system is Epic. BSN is not required. Trauma Level is 2. Care setting is acute. Shifts may vary.

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.