RN - ICU

Job Title: Registered Nurse (ICU)

Job Type: Travel

Specialty: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12 Hour Days, Every Other Weekend, First to FloatHours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Must-Have: Availability to work 2 of the 3 major holidays

Description: CANDIDATES MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK 2 OF THE 3 MAJOR HOLIDAYS. The unit has 32 beds, licensed for 40, set up in pods of 8. Certifications required include BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 2:1. Electronic medical records are managed using Cerner. There is a Charge Nurse present who has no patient assignment. A Resource RN may take a patient assignment. Available Nurse Aides typically work on days only. Weekend requirements include working every other weekend. Holiday shifts will rotate with core staff members. Scrub color for RNs is Navy Blue and for Nurse Aides is Hunter Green. There are no monitor techs; RNs are responsible for reading and interpreting their own strips. The unit manages various drips such as pressors, antiarrhythmics, and sedation. Ventilator management is part of the required skills. A Clientist or Intensivist is available in-house. Respiratory Therapy is available 24/7. Pharmacy services are available 24/7. Shifts are 12-hour shifts, beginning at 0630 and 1830. Floating may occur to telemetry and any emergency department ICU/telemetry holds. The floor-specific orientation includes 8 hours with an ICU educator and 4 hours with a preceptor on day 1, and 12 hours with a preceptor on day 2. Common diagnoses and types of patients include higher-level neuro, cardiac, PCI, sepsis, alcohol withdrawal, stroke, ventriculostomies, traumatic brain injury, and Camino ICP monitoring. Additional notes include a preference for candidates with 3 years of experience. Huddle reports and bedside reports are part of unit communication. Acrylic nails or gel polish are not allowed during the assignment. The hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment and up to 3 shifts for assignments shorter than 13 weeks.

Benefits: We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry‐leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers 401(k) Retirement PlanHealth Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws. About Cynet Health: Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest‐growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct‐hire, and non‐clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long‐term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest‐growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact. Job Board Disclaimer By applying for jobs on this website, you consent to receive daily messages from CYNET about assignments that match your profile. Email or text "HELP" for more info, or "STOP" to unsubscribe. Your mobile info will not be shared with third parties for marketing. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.