Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Falls Church, VA
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Rotating

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated ICU Nurse who is comfortable working in a stepdown unit with a patient load of up to 3 patients. This position will require strong clinical skills and experience in handling various types of patients.

Qualifications:

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license
• 2+ years of ICU nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (must be AHA)
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

Shift and Scheduling:

• Weekend Requirement: 5 shifts every 6 weeks
• Holidays: Every other holiday
• Floating: First to float as needed
• Shift Expectations: Day/Night rotation

Unit Information:

• 24 bed stepdown unit
• Patient Ratios: 1:3
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Epic

Patient Care:

The ICU nurse will care for patients with a variety of conditions, including:

• Respiratory disease processes
• Neurological disorders
• Chronic illnesses
• COVID-19 related cases

Medication Administration:

Responsibilities include managing intravenous (IV) drips, including:

• Insulin drips
• Cardizem
• Heparin
• Lasix
• Precedex
• Low dose pressors

Dress Code:

Scrubs should adhere to the following guidelines:

• Navy blue pants and solid navy blue tops, or solid white tops
• Jackets must be solid navy blue or solid white
• Long sleeve shirts worn under scrubs must be navy or white

Orientation:

The selected candidate will undergo a 3-day floor orientation to ensure familiarity with unit protocols and procedures.

If you are a dedicated ICU nurse looking to make a difference in patient care, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.