SICU Registered Nurse
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Mary Washington Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (SICU)

Location

• State: Virginia
• City: Fredericksburg
• Facility: Mary Washington Hospital
• Hospital System: Mary Washington Healthcare

Employment Details

• Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

The SICU (Surgical Intensive Care Unit) population includes trauma patients, cardiovascular surgery patients (such as TAVRs and CABGs directly from the OR), neurosurgery patients, and other complicated surgical patients.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Virginia or compact nursing license
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role

Special Skills/Requirements

• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Arterial line management
• Blood product administration
• Experience with diagnoses such as:

  • Acute ventilator need
  • COVID+ with high O2 demand
  • DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)
  • Severe sepsis
  • Unstable GI bleed
  • Trauma cases
  • Open heart recovery
  • Multi-system organ failure
  • CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)

Work Environment

• Patient Ratios: 1:2-3 (appropriate to skill level and acuity)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call Requirement: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Local Candidates Accepted: Yes

Hospital Highlights

• Type of Facility: Short-Term Acute Care
• Trauma Level: Level II Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 431
• Charting System: Epic

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Additional certifications may be required based on specific unit needs.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year prior to start
• Drug Testing: Required within 30 days prior to start
• TB Testing: Required within 1 year prior to start
• Vaccinations: Proof of flu vaccination required during flu season; COVID vaccinations not required but documentation must be on file.

References

• Two references required from the past 2 years, preferably from a manager or supervisor.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, providing critical care to patients in need. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this role, please consider applying.