Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU in Alexandria, VA

Availability to work 1 major and 1 minor holiday per year (Major: Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day, Thanksgiving/Day After; Minor: Labor Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day). Care for patients with complex neurological and critical care diagnoses including stroke, ICH, SAH, ARDS, septic shock, and acute respiratory failure.

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Neuro ICU RN in Alexandria, Virginia, 22304!

Job Title

RN – CV Neuro ICU

Location

Alexandria, VA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing 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
• Independently read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips using Philips monitoring equipment — no monitor techs on unit
• Care for patients with complex neurological and critical care diagnoses including stroke, ICH, SAH, ARDS, septic shock, and acute respiratory failure
• Operate and monitor respiratory therapy equipment including mechanical ventilators, HFNC, BiPAP, and CPAP
• Must successfully pass an ECG exam on Day 2 of assignment (pass/fail)

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience
• Must be able to independently read and interpret cardiac monitor strips
• Availability to work 1 major and 1 minor holiday per year (Major: Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day, Thanksgiving/Day After; Minor: Labor Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for neuro-critical care patients including stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, and increased ICP
• Familiarity with titratable vasopressor and vasoactive drip management
• Experience with mechanical ventilation and noninvasive respiratory support modalities

Why Join Us

• Work in a specialized neuro-critical care environment supported by clinical techs, offering a focused and high-acuity nursing experience
• Opportunity to develop advanced skills in cardiac monitoring, drip titration, and complex neurological and critical care patient management