Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $1,964 per week in Fairfax, VA

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU / Critical Care RN in Fairfax, Virginia, 22033!

Pay Information

$1,964 per week

About The Position

Job Title : Registered Nurse

Profession : Nursing

Specialty : Intensive Care Unit

Duration : 14 weeks

Shift : 12 hours

Hours per Shift : 7 AM - 7 PM

Experience : 2 years of ICU and PCU / Tele experience required; prior travel experience required.

License : RN Licensure

Certifications : BLS (must be AHA certified), ACLS, NIHSS

Must-Have :

Experience with stroke patients (using NIHSS).

Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms.

Experience with vents and titratable drips.

Charge and precepting experience strongly preferred.

Description :

We are seeking a qualified Registered Nurse for the Intensive Care Unit.

Candidates must have 2 years of experience in both ICU and PCU / Tele settings.

Prior travel nursing experience is required.

The nurse will be expected to work both ICU and PCU / Tele settings approximately 50 / 50.

Common diagnoses include CHF, stroke, sepsis, cardiac dysrhythmias, pneumonia, diabetes, and respiratory issues.

The nurse-patient ratio is 1 : 4 during the day and 1 : 4 at night.

There will be a free-floating resource nurse available per shift.

The ICU has 12 beds with a nurse-patient ratio of 2 patients per RN.

The RN will be required to respond to inpatient MSETS and Rapid Response calls.

Floating requirements include traveling staff floating first, with a maximum assignment of 4 patients.

Weekend expectations include working every other weekend.

On-call expectations and holiday requirements are negotiable.

Epic access is required for this position.

Common titratable drips include vasopressors, antihypertensives, amiodarone, and insulin.

The RN will have support from a Respiratory Therapist for ventilator management.

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Job Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

About Cynet Health

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