Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU in Alexandria, VA

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
• Fulfill holiday coverage requirements, including one major and one minor holiday per year

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in Virginia
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience
• Must pass ECG/rhythm strip competency exam on day 2 of assignment (pass/fail)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a Neuro ICU or cardiovascular ICU setting
• Familiarity with titratable vasoactive and vasopressor drip management
• Experience with mechanical ventilation and advanced respiratory support modalities
• Comfort working in a high-acuity environment with complex neurological and multi-system diagnoses

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 exposure to a broad range of complex neurological and critical care patient populations in a dynamic ICU setting