RN - ICU

Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: ICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 2 years required

License: Current nursing license required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH

Must-Have: Experience with arterial lines and titrating vasoactive drips. Telemetry and interpretation of dysrhythmias. Management of dysrhythmias. Use of Rapid Response Teams. IV insulin protocols. Blood product administration. Central line care and management. Peripheral line care and management. PICC line management. CVA management. Chest tube management. External CPAP/BIPAP and high flow nasal cannula (HFNC). Tracheostomy management. Isolation precautions.

Description: This position involves working in an Intermediate Care Unit that functions similarly to an ICU. The ideal candidate will have strong drip experience. The unit accepts first-time travelers and locals. Required skills include management of cardiac drips without titration. Candidates will manage various patient diagnoses, including post rapid response team patients, respiratory distress, unstable hemodynamics, withdrawal, GI bleeds, and post-operative care. Patient ages vary from adolescent to geriatric. There is a target patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:3-4. Staff may need to float to a sister unit as required. Weekend work will be required every other weekend. Nurses must be able to recognize and treat dysrhythmias. Special procedures include managing medication drips such as Cardizem, Nitro, Precedex, and others, adhering to safety protocols. Bedside telemetry monitors are used for patient monitoring. Team support is available from various interdisciplinary services including pharmacy and respiratory services. Only one pressor drip per patient is permitted; additional drips may necessitate transfer to the ICU. A commitment to teamwork and patient care excellence is essential in this role.

Benefits include: 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.