RN - ICU/Critical Care - Travel - Washington, DC - - Excellent Benefits 2024-11-08 at TravelNurseSource

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Washington, Washington DC, 20010!

About The Position
**Job Title:** Registered Nurse **Job Specialty:** SICU **Job Duration:** 13 Weeks **Shift:** Day 3x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:30); Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30) **Guaranteed Hours:** Not specified **Experience:** 2 years in SICU, Teaching Hospital; 1 prior travel assignment completed **License:** DC RN License - Pending DC license accepted but must have a license prior to start date **Certifications:** BLS, ACLS, NIH **Must-Have:** - Experience with pulmonary artery lines, IV starts, and phlebotomy preferred - Neuro ICU certification preferred - Required to float within units of equivalent or lower level of acuity **Job Description:** - Work in a Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital - Facility is recognized as one of the top 50 heart and vascular centers in the country - Total staffed beds: 748 - Use Cerner for charting - Patient ratio: 1:2 - Scrubs in ceil blue, not provided by the unit - No on-call requirements; every other weekend required, holiday coverage as needed - Flu vaccine required with no exemptions - Potentially complete modules pre-start and during orientation - Orientation involves 28 hours at 50% non-billable **Additional Notes:** - Local radius within 60 miles with adjustments in rates - References from two supervisors required - If previously employed, must be gone for a minimum of 1 year to return - The manager may or may not interview; applicants must be comfortable with this approach - Modules typically average 12 hours and are recorded via transcripts during orientation

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Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding

• ACLS - AHA
• BLS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

5 Benefits of Travel Nursing

Travel nurses often form close bonds with colleagues who share similar adventurous spirits. This camaraderie can provide a strong support system during assignments and beyond.

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Change environments regularly to prevent burnout, maintaining enthusiasm and passion for your nursing career. The variety in assignments keeps your work engaging and fulfilling.

Managing assignments, travel logistics, and adapting to new environments requires effective time management. Travel nursing helps you hone your time management skills, a valuable asset in any healthcare setting.

Tailor your career path by selecting assignments that align with your professional goals and interests. This customization allows you to focus on areas of healthcare that resonate with your passion.