Travel Nurse RN - Surgical Intensive Care Unit - $1,983 per week in Washington, DC

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: SICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours (19:30 - 08:00) Experience: 2 years required (4 years preferred) License: Valid State License required at time of submission Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Charge experience preferred - Trauma Level I experience preferred Description: This position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. Experience with trauma, spinal cord injuries, and various critical care protocols is preferred.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: SICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours (19:30 - 08:00) Experience: 2 years required (4 years preferred) License: Valid State License required at time of submission Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Charge experience preferred - Trauma Level I experience preferred Description: This position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. The patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:2. Candidates with a minimum of 2 years of experience in SICU are required. First-time travelers are accepted for this role. Weekend coverage is required every other week. Clinicians will be expected to float within their scope to meet facility needs. The facility is an acute care setting. It is a Magnet facility and offers Level 1 Trauma services. The department has a daily census of approximately 9 patients. There are 10 beds available in the unit. Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, social services, and pharmacy. The patient population consists of post-trauma and surgical patients. Experience with managing ventilated patients and central lines is necessary. Skills in interpreting arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias are critical. Candidates should be able to administer blood products and monitor procedural sedation. Experience with trauma, spinal cord injuries, and various critical care protocols is preferred.