RN - ICU

Registered Nurse

Specialty: ICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: RN License required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale

Must-Have: - 36 months RN experience, with at least one year in an ICU. - One previous successful travel nursing assignment, preferably in a facility that used Meditech. - Ability to care for 1-3 ICU patients and comfort in managing patients on a ventilator. - Proficient in reading telemetry strips.

Description: Traveler shall be scheduled in accordance with facility policy and is expected to work every other weekend and holidays in rotation with facility employees. Number of beds: 28, mixed ICU. Patient ratios: 1:2, 1:3. Unit staffing includes RNs. Each care team member is provided with mobile phones. Mobile computer workstation on wheels is used for documentation. The documentation system is Meditech. Scheduling requirements include 3 twelve-hour shifts per week, to include every other weekend. Travelers are the first to float as per the floating policy. Any traveler could be sent to the emergency department or PCU to care for PCU or ICU holds. Bedside shift report is the method of patient handoff. High-level skills needed include CRRT, advanced hemodynamics, and phlebotomy. Nurses administer respiratory treatments outside of ICU, including inhalers and nebulizers. Procedures performed include post-operative day 0 CABG, impellas, balloon pumps, Swan Ganz, and advanced hemodynamics. Experience with neuro procedures for aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage is required. Candidates should have experience with EVDs, bolts, and Arctic Sun for induced hypothermia. BSN preferred, advanced certifications preferred, TNCC certification preferred. Dress code: navy uniform is required. Supportive management, emphasis on teamwork, and an excellent work-life balance are highlighted as benefits. Training opportunities are available for travelers interested in becoming skilled Neuro ICU or Cardiovascular ICU nurses. Opportunities exist to care for patients requiring head and neck flap procedures. This facility is well-known in the community for its specialized services. It has earned many awards and accreditations for its quality services. The surrounding area is rich in history and offers a variety of recreational activities. The city is known for its southern charm and beautiful coastal activities.