Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU - $2,077 per week in Washington, DC

Job Title: Neuro ICU Registered Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Neuro ICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience required License: Must have DC license in hand prior to start date Certifications: BLS, NIH, ACLS required; CCRN preferred Must-Have: Candidate must successfully pass the EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with a minimum overall score of 80% and a score of 100% on lethal rhythms. The nurse will work with special equipment such as EVD, Raumedic bolt, Artic sun, CVVH, lytic catheter Flo-tracker, and PA catheter.

Job Title: Neuro ICU Registered Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Neuro ICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience required License: Must have DC license in hand prior to start date Certifications: BLS, NIH, ACLS required; CCRN preferred Must-Have: Candidate must successfully pass the EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with a minimum overall score of 80% and a score of 100% on lethal rhythms. Candidate must provide proof of pending status at the time of submission if applicable. Candidate must have 1 previous travel assignment. Candidate must have consciousness sedation, ICP, and vents skills. Description: The position requires a registered nurse for the Neuro ICU. The majority of the shifts are day shifts. Up to two weeks of the six-week schedule could be night shifts. The nurse will work with special equipment such as EVD, Raumedic bolt, Artic sun, CVVH, lytic catheter Flo-tracker, and PA catheter. The nurse is required to float within units of equivalent or lower level of acuity or other ICUs/IMCs. The nurse will care for adult and geriatric patients. The daily census is typically 14 patients. Patient diagnoses include SAH, ICH, ischemic stroke, brain mass, and head trauma. The unit is a comprehensive stroke center and involves special procedures such as ICP monitoring and post neurosurgery management. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams is essential, including physical therapy, respiratory services, and social services. No call requirements exist for this nursing position. Weekend coverage is required, and nurses may need to work holidays as needed. The required scrub color is ceil blue. Flu vaccine is required, and no exemptions are accepted.