Care for patients with complex neurological and critical care diagnoses including stroke, ICH, SAH, ARDS, septic shock, and acute heart failure, among others. Preferred Experience / Skills Experience caring for neurological and neurosurgical ICU patient populations (stroke, ICH, SAH, SDH, increased ICP).
Numbers & Facts
Location
Alexandria, VA
Description
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 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
Independently read and interpret cardiac monitor strips using Philips telemetry 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 heart failure, among others
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
Ability to independently read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips
Availability to work 1 major and 1 minor holiday per year per unit requirements
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience caring for neurological and neurosurgical ICU patient populations (stroke, ICH, SAH, SDH, increased ICP)
Familiarity with titratable vasoactive and vasopressor drip management in a critical care setting
Experience with Philips telemetry monitoring systems
Prior experience working alongside clinical techs in a high-acuity ICU environment
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work in a specialized, high-acuity neuro ICU environment with a supportive clinical team including two clinical techs per shift
Gain broad critical care exposure across neurological, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic patient populations