Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU - $1,874 per week in Alexandria, VA

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Cardiovascular Neuro Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 2 years required License: Current RN License Certifications: BLS and ACLS Required Must-Have: Must pass ECG exam on day 2 (pass/fail) Common diagnosis/types of patients include: - Stroke / acute ischemic stroke - Intracerebral hemorrhage - Subarachnoid hemorrhage - Subdural hematoma - Brain tumors - Cerebral edema / increased intracranial pressure - Hydrocephalus - Acute respiratory failure - Sepsis / septic shock - Pneumonia - Acute respiratory distress syndrome - COPD exacerbation - Asthma exacerbation - Acute heart failure / pulmonary edema - Acute kidney injury - Diabetic ketoacidosis - Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state - Gastrointestinal bleeding - Acute liver failure - Severe electrolyte abnormalities Description: The unit has 16 beds with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2. Clinical technicians are available on the unit. Two clinical technicians are assigned for 16 patients. Mechanical ventilators and high-flow nasal cannulas are part of the equipment utilized. Non-invasive ventilation options include BiPAP and CPAP. RNs are required to monitor their own telemetry readings. Telemetry monitors from Phillips are used. Staff are expected to work every other weekend. Holiday requirements include one major and one minor holiday per year. There are floating expectations to various units and taking care of boarders. Epic access is required for all staff. Scrubs are navy blue.