Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU
Alexandria, VA
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

Shift: 7 PM - 7 AM

Overview: Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join a fast-paced unit that manages a variety of critical care patients. This role requires strong clinical skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. The nurse will provide high-quality care to patients with complex needs, ranging from stroke and respiratory failure to acute kidney injury and severe electrolyte abnormalities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and assess patients' conditions, providing timely interventions.
• Administer medications and manage IV drips, including titratable medications such as Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, and Dopamine.
• Conduct regular evaluations and document patient care thoroughly.
• Manage mechanical ventilators and noninvasive ventilation equipment.
• Collaborate with clinical techs and respiratory therapists to enhance patient care.
• Participate in training and pass ECG exam on Day 2 of employment.
• Read and interpret telemetry strips, ensuring ongoing monitoring of patient heart rhythms.

Qualifications:

• Active RN license.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
• Cardiac experience is not required; however, familiarity with acute care settings is preferred.

Unit Information:

• Patient Capacity: 16 Beds
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Two clinical techs available for support on the unit.

Holiday Commitment: One major holiday and one minor holiday per year are required. Major holidays include Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, New Year's Eve/New Year's Day, and Thanksgiving Day/Day after. Minor holidays include Labor Day, Fourth of July, and Memorial Day.

Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs are required.