Neuro ICU RN
Richmond, VA
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Burn ICU
• Facility: VCU – Level I Trauma and Academic Medical Center
• Unit: Burn ICU
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Options:
  • Day: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Night: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekend Requirement: 3 weekend shifts per contract
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Local Candidates: Accepted at the same base rate; no radius restriction
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required.
• Epic experience is mandatory – no exceptions.
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS
• BSN preferred.
• Active VA or Compact RN license must be in hand at submission.
• 2 professional references required.
• Must disclose shift availability at submission.
• Candidates may float within their scope of practice as needed.

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in the Burn ICU.
• Care for patients with burn injuries, trauma, and plastic surgery needs.
• Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias.
• Monitor and manage patient temperature, including hypothermia and hyperthermia.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive critical care.
• Assist with wound care; agency RNs do not perform wound care independently.

Facility / Unit Information

• Facility Type: Level I Trauma and Academic Medical Center
• Unit: Burn ICU
• Current Beds: 16, expanding to 20
• Rooms: 16
• Daily Census: 16
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Patient Ratio: 1:4 (days, nights, and weekends)
• Charting System: Epic
• Interdisciplinary Support:
  • Physical Therapy
  • Respiratory Services
  • Interpretation Services
  • Radiology
  • Social Services
  • Rapid Response Teams
  • Pharmacy
  • Transportation
  • Unit Secretary
• Floating: Within scope as needed.