RN - SICU

Registered Nurse In Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Job Title:

Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty:
Surgical Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12H Nights Hours per

Shift: 12

Experience:

Minimum 2 years License:
Required

Certifications:

BLS ACLS NIHSS Must-Have:
Experience in early recognition of changes in patient condition Strong critical thinking skills Ability to communicate clearly and escalate to providers

Experience with CRRT and hemodynamic monitoring Experience in managing chest tubes and ventilators Familiarity with various drains and surgical sites

Description:

The position requires Registered Nurses to be flexible and open to floating. Candidates must have experience in busy, large level trauma settings. Self-scheduling is not an option. Every other weekend is required. EPIC charting is required for this role. Successful candidates typically have three or more years of experience. They should also have previous travel experience. The unit consists of 12 beds.

The nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:2 to 1:3 depending on acuity and emergency admissions. RNs will be required to titrate various drips including vasopressin, epinephrine, and dobutamine. There is a charge nurse on each shift, who may take a full assignment if necessary. Intermittent nurse aids or patient care techs may be present based on census. Intensivists and advanced practice providers are available 24/7 in the unit.

Respiratory therapists are also present 24/7 to assist. RNs are responsible for reading their own telemetry strips. There is no self-scheduling; shifts are organized based on unit needs. Weekend requirements vary from four to six days in a six-week period. RNs may be required to float to other ICUs within the hospital based on staffing needs. The dress code requires teal bottoms and coordinating scrub tops, with restrictions on nail treatments.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry‑leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer:
Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest‑growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct‑hire, and non‑clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long‑term care facilities, labs and more.

We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by Blue Pipes, recognized among the fastest‑growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

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