Intensive Care RN | Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia

Job Description

Job Description

Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years ICU RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

An opportunity is available for an experienced ICU Registered Nurse with specialized skills in neurological critical care. This role supports a dynamic 3G Neuro ICU unit providing high-level intensive care to patients needing advanced monitoring and interventions.

Location:
Situated in the Washington Navy Yard area of Washington, DC, this position offers access to a vibrant urban setting rich in history, culture, and government landmarks. The location provides excellent transit options and diverse dining and recreation choices.

Job Type:
Contract position with a schedule of three 12-hour day shifts (07:00 - 19:00). Up to two weeks of night shifts may be required in a six-week rotation.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert nursing care in the Neuro ICU unit, utilizing special equipment such as EVD, Raumedic Bolt, Arctic Sun, CVVH, and Lytic catheters.
• Occasionally manage Flo-Trakker and Pulmonary Artery catheters.
• Care for patients requiring conscious sedation, intracranial pressure monitoring, and ventilator support.
• Float as needed within units of equivalent or lower acuity levels, including other ICUs or Intermediate Care units, ensuring flexibility in patient care assignments.
• Maintain adherence to all clinical protocols and standards, including flu vaccination requirements.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Current or pending DC nursing license with proof of pending status required at submission and license in hand before start.
• Minimum two years ICU experience; new travelers are welcome.
• Certifications required: BLS, NIH Stroke Scale, ACLS; CCRN preferred.
• Successful completion of the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam, minimum 80% overall with 100% on lethal rhythms.
• Skills in conscious sedation, ICP monitoring, ventilator management, Level 1 trauma care, pulmonary artery lines, IV starts, and phlebotomy preferred.

This role offers a professional healthcare environment with structured shifts and the opportunity to deliver high-impact nursing care. Interested candidates committed to neurocritical care excellence are encouraged to apply and bring their expertise to this demanding and rewarding setting.

Compensation for this position ranges from $26.59 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.