Care for patients with complex neurological and critical care diagnoses including stroke, ICH, SAH, ARDS, septic shock, and acute respiratory failure. Gain valuable experience managing a diverse and complex patient population across neurological, cardiovascular, and pulmonary critical care conditions.
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 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 valid in Virginia
BLS certification required
ACLS certification required
Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience
Ability to independently read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips
Willingness to fulfill holiday requirements: 1 major and 1 minor holiday per year
Preferred Experience / Skills
Prior experience in a Neuro ICU or cardiovascular ICU setting
Familiarity with neurological diagnoses such as subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracerebral hemorrhage, and acute ischemic stroke
Experience managing patients on multiple simultaneous vasoactive infusions
Comfort working in a high-acuity environment with limited ancillary monitoring support
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work in a specialized, high-acuity neuro critical care environment with a supportive clinical tech team on the unit
Gain valuable experience managing a diverse and complex patient population across neurological, cardiovascular, and pulmonary critical care conditions