TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU / Critical Care RN in Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204!
About The Position
Job Title : Registered Nurse Job Specialty : Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Job Duration : 13 weeks Shift : Night, 3x12-hour (18 : 45 - 07 : 15) Guaranteed Hours : Not specified Experience : Minimum of 2 years in Neuro ICU License : NC or Compact license (pending acceptable) Certifications : ACLS, BCLS, NIH Must-Have : - Strong Neuro experience - Experience in Vents, IV Start, Neuro Intensive Care Unit - Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias - Blood Product Administration - Central line care / management - Continuous IV sedation management - CVA / Acute Stroke management - Experience with External ventricular drains (EVD), ICP Monitoring, Post Neurosurgery management, Care of Ventilated Patient, Isolation Precautions / Use of PPE, Lumbar Drain experience & Arterial Line Management Job Description : Work in a comprehensive stroke center- Patient population includes strokes (ischemic, hemorrhagic), SDH, craniotomies, carotid stents, carotid endarterectomies, aneurysm coiling / clipping, seizures, Depth electrodes, myasthenia gravis- Take care of drains such as EVDs, LDs, hemovacs, Camino (ICP monitoring)- Utilize special equipment : EVD, Lumbar Drains, Camino, LICOX, NICOM, and Arctic Sun- Work with unit systems such as Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR- Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty- Comfortable with patient ratios of 2 : 1, which can flex up to 3 : 1 during high census- A strong neuro-critical care background, not just general ICU experience- Work every other weekend- Call requirement : None- Floating requirement : Yes- Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays- Orientation provided for 24 hours (2 days or 2 nights)- Dress code : Navy blue & White scrubs required
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Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding
- ACLS - AHA
- BLS - AHA
- PALS - AHA
- Pharmacology
- Skills Checklist
- Specialty Exam
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