RN - ICU

Clinical Nurse

Job Title: Clinical Nurse

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Intensive Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Hours per Shift: 34.5

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of direct experience working in a neurosurgical ICU unit

License: Client RN License

Certifications: BLS, ACLS

Must-Have: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Description: The Clinical Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse who provides safe and competent quality care. Care is based on nursing theory and research to a designated group of patients and significant others. Delivers patient care by incorporating the tenets of the professional practice model of Relationship Centered Care. Applies the nursing process based on theory, research, and evidence-based practice. Assesses and evaluates patient care needs and uses critical thinking skills in patient care management. Integrates relevant assessment and intervention skills in the delivery of nursing care. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care. Prioritizes all aspects of patient care including teaching, rounding, coaching, and planning after hospital care. Delegates responsibilities to others as appropriate. Educates patients and caregivers about their plan of care, transition of care, health promotion, and disease prevention. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, families, and all members of the Interdisciplinary Patient Care Team. Manages assignments within the care delivery model and demonstrates effective allocation of material resources. Role models the principles of Relationship Centered Care through facilitation of various patient care activities. Considers patients' values, preferences, cultural diversity, expressed needs, and knowledge in all aspects of care. Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with patients and families. Uses evidence-based practices to understand patients' perceptions of care. Initiates service recovery for patients and families who have concerns and escalates as needed. Demonstrates caring, respect, compassion, empathy, and active listening. Conducts purposeful hourly rounding addressing key patient concerns. Practices safe and efficient patient-centered care, identifying and escalating barriers and opportunities for improvement. Demonstrates clinical skills and knowledge crucial to quality and safety in the patient population served. Implements process improvement strategies based on institutional practices. Engages in peer and institutional review processes. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement quality improvement projects. Contributes to quality and safety practices and compliance measures. Implements principles of high reliability to provide a safe patient environment. Escalates potential safety hazards or gaps from best practices as per protocol. Utilizes institutional information technology by documenting nursing practice. Performs charge nurse duties as assigned. Coordinates with management to ensure supplies and inventory are appropriate for patient care. Documents in an accurate and thorough manner in compliance with standards of care. Facilitates patient throughput on a shift basis. Contributes to the environment of care to support clinical colleagues, patients, and families. Advances clinical competence in nursing to progress from novice to expert. Projects a professional image and communicates with respect and empathy. Incorporates ethical principles into decision making for patients and families. Encourages and demonstrates a spirit of scholarship, inquiry, and life-long learning. Acquires knowledge and skills relevant to the role and patient population. Participates in shared decision-making through practice councils and nursing department committees.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry?leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Health: Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest?growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct?hire, and non?clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long?term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest?growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

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