Intensive Care Unit - ICU RN - Travel Nurse

Intensive Care Unit - ICU RN - Travel Nurse Join to apply for the Intensive Care Unit - ICU RN - Travel Nurse role at TotalMed . We're looking for Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Decatur, IL. The right nurse should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements. Responsibilities Provide basic bedside care. 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. ICU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. RNs may face hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases and will treat patients that may be confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative. Requirements: ACLS BLS NIH 2 Years * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Staffing and Recruiting #J-18808-Ljbffr