RN - Neuro ICU

ICU RN

ICU RN Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: RN License Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale Must-Have: 36 months of RN experience, with at least one year in an ICU. One previous successful travel nursing assignment, preferably in a facility that utilized Meditech. Ability to care for up to 1-3 ICU patients and comfort in managing patients on ventilators. Proficient in reading telemetry strips.

Description: Traveler shall be scheduled in accordance with facility policy. Expected to work every other weekend and holidays in rotation with the team. Patient ratios in the unit vary from 1:1 to 1:3/4. The unit has a total of 28 beds. RNs are supported with mobile phones and mobile computer workstations on wheels. Documentation is conducted using the Meditech system. Scheduling typically requires three 12-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend. Travelers may be the first to float to other units. Floating may include sending travelers to emergency departments or PCUs for patient care. Bedside shift report is utilized for patient handoff during shifts. Advanced skills required include CRRT, advanced hemodynamics, and phlebotomy. Nurses administer breathing treatments outside the ICU, including inhalers and nebulizers. Procedures performed in this unit include post-operative care following CABG, managing Impella devices, balloon pumps, Swan Ganz catheters, and advanced hemodynamics. Experience with neuro procedures is ideal, including handling EVDs and temperature management devices. Interest in becoming a skilled Neuro ICU or Cardiovascular ICU nurse is encouraged. Training opportunities will be provided for patients with head and neck flap procedures. The facility is recognized for its supportive management and emphasis on teamwork. Staff enjoy a positive work-life balance. The role is set in a historic city known for its museums, gardens, and coastal activities. Whether seeking southern charm or beach relaxation, this location offers a variety of attractions.