Intensive Care Unit - ICU RN - Travel Nurse

Intensive Care Unit - ICU RN - Travel Nurse We're looking for Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Texas City, TX. The right nurse should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. As an ICU Travel Nurse, you'll be responsible for evaluating and monitoring patients in an Intensive Care Unit setting, providing direct care to patients in life‑threatening situations, documenting and providing physician‑directed care, assessing and implementing patient care plans, delegating to other care providers as appropriate, and providing education and support to patient families. Responsibilities Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment. Order and evaluate diagnostic tests. Take samples for lab work, order corresponding lab work and interpret reports. Monitor and adjust specialized equipment, and interpret and record electronic displays. Ensure proper placement and functioning of catheters, leads, and tubing. Communicate patients' conditions to family members. Provide basic bedside care. Requirements ACLS and BLS certification. 1 year of recent acute care experience. Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment. Physical requirements: must be able to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty, lift up to 50 pounds when needed. Candidates should be able to lift 20 pounds easily. Seniority Level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Health Care Provider #J-18808-Ljbffr