RN - ICU

Registered Nurse - ICU

Profession: Nursing Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Days Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 2 years minimum in specialty License: Active RN License Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Required; PALS Preferred Must-Have: Candidates must have 2-3 years of experience in the specialty. Previous travel experience preferred. Experience with ICP monitoring and ventriculostomies is required. Candidates must be open to working hard in a fast-paced environment and be able to ask questions or seek help when needed.

Description: Telemetry, Labor & Delivery, Emergency and Critical Care RNs will take a proctored Dysrhythmia Test onsite on day one. This is a PASS/FAIL test. Holiday requests will be considered; however, they cannot be guaranteed. The unit has ICU and Trauma ICU beds. The nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 1 to 1-2, with 90% of the time being a 1 to 2 ratio. Candidates must have experience with trauma, neuro-strokes, head injuries, and post-TPA patients. RNs are required to titrate drips, including vasopressors and sedation. There are charge nurses available 24/7 who do not take patient assignments, along with house supervisors. There is one unit tech for all beds, providing more secretarial work than bedside care. Intensivists and respiratory therapists are available in the unit 24/7. The unit is equipped with Hamilton vents and tele/monitor techs. RNs are required to interpret their strips, and unit secretaries will run the strips. Self-scheduling is not finalized until the manager reviews them. Schedules are created six weeks in advance. Travelers are the first to be moved, if needed, and block scheduling is not utilized. Weekend requirements include working every other weekend. Floating may be required to PCU, CICU, telemetry, or med-surg units. Travelers must be prepared for a rigorous work environment and should have strong interpersonal skills. Cancellation policies allow for up to four shifts to be canceled per 13-week assignment. The charting system used is Cerner. COVID vaccination is required. Basic certifications, including ACLS and BLS, are mandatory. PALS certification is preferred. The unit has a robust interventional radiology presence and is traveler-friendly.