RN - ICU

Registered Nurse In Intensive Care UnitJob Title: Registered NurseProfession: NursingSpecialty: Intensive Care UnitDuration: 13 weeksShift: 12-Hour NightsHours per Shift: 36 hours per weekExperience: 3 years of recent ICU experience, including neuro or cardiovascularLicense: Current RN LicenseCertifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSSMust-Have: Experience must include either neuro or cardiovascular care. UNA Dysrhythmia Exam required 24-48 hours prior to acceptance. Pass/fail simulation lab assessment required on Day 1 of orientation. Charge nurse responsibilities without taking patients. Ability to titrate drips, including Propofol, fentanyl, and more.Description: This position requires a full three years of recent ICU experience to be considered. No exceptions will be made regarding experience requirements. Candidates should be prepared to work in a Level 1 trauma center. Common patient cases include falls, gunshot wounds, blunt trauma, motor vehicle accidents, and more. Candidates will be expected to float between intensive care units as needed. Self-scheduling is allowed, but the manager may need to balance shifts for unit needs. Weekend requirements include three weekend shifts in a four-week schedule. Holidays may allow for one holiday off during the assignment. There is no on-call or standby requirement; however, low census may occur. There are no tele/monitor techs on the unit; RNs are required to interpret their own strips. Experience in similar size units is preferred. All candidates must have current certifications and a valid RN license.