Travel CV Neuro ICU RN - $2,172 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Neuro ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a CV Neuro ICU position requiring 2 years of experience, ACLS/BLS certification, and a VA or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 16-bed CV Neuro ICU with a 1:2 patient ratio
• Night shift schedule (7p-7A, 12-hour shifts)
• Patient population includes stroke, ICH, SAH, SDH, brain tumors, cerebral edema/increased ICP, and hydrocephalus cases
• Also manages acute respiratory failure, sepsis/septic shock, ARDS, COPD/asthma exacerbations, and acute heart failure
• Additional diagnoses include AKI, DKA, HHS, GI bleeding, acute liver failure, and severe electrolyte abnormalities
• Titration of drips required including Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, Phenylephrine, and Dopamine
• Unit supported by two clinical techs for 16 patients
• RT equipment includes mechanical ventilators, HFNC, and noninvasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP)
• No tele/monitor techs on unit; RNs required to read their own telemetry strips
• Telemetry monitors are Phillips brand

Requirements

• Active RN license (VA or Compact) required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant ICU experience required
• Must pass an ECG exam (pass/fail) on day 2 of assignment

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing for complex neuro and cardiovascular ICU patients
• Manage titratable vasoactive drips and monitor high-acuity patients
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Holiday coverage required for 1 major and 1 minor holiday per year (Major: Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day, Thanksgiving/day after; Minor: Labor Day, July 4th, Memorial Day)

American Traveler Job ID #P-755508. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Neuro ICU

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