Neuro ICU RN
North Chesterfield, VA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

RN - Neuroscience ICU

Location: Richmond, Virginia Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours per Week: 36

Unit Details

• Unit: Neuroscience ICU (NSICU)
• Beds: 12
• Staffing:

  • Day shift: 1 charge, 5 RN, 1 CNA, 1 secretary
  • Night shift: 1 charge, 5 RN
• Patient Ratio: 2:1
• Equipment: ICU equipment

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Neuro ICU (2 years of experience)
• Neuro ICU experience within the last year
• ACLS
• BLS
• NIHSS
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience working with Stroke patients

Typical Procedures

• Ventriculostomy insertion
• Status post thrombectomy procedures
• Status post TPA administration
• Status post tumor resection and biopsy
• Lumbar drain and ventric management
• Pupillometer monitoring every hour

Floating

• Within the hospital
• Stepdown float: may be pulled to the neuroscience stepdown unit to care for 4-5 patients

Schedule

• Every other weekend
• No on-call

Best Fit

• Positive attitude
• Team player
• Efficient with time management
• Accountable
• Communicates well with the team and manager

Dress Code

• Navy scrubs