Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU in Alexandria, VA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neuro ICULocation: Alexandria, VA Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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