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

Care for complex neurological and critical care patients including stroke, ICH, SAH, ARDS, septic shock, acute heart failure, and related diagnoses. Monitor and independently read cardiac telemetry strips using Philips monitoring equipment - no monitor techs on unit; RNs are responsible for reading their own strips .

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