Travel RN - ICU

Travel RN - ICUAmerican TravelerCorbin, Kentucky, United States$2,599.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an RN for an ICU/CCU position requiring KY or compact RN licensure and BLS certification, with ACLS and NIHSS obtained within months of start.Details10-bed inpatient Critical Care Unit (CCU)Cares for medical and surgical patients ages 16 and up with critical illness, including suspected AMI, unstable angina, arrhythmias, respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation, post-cardiopulmonary arrest, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, and targeted temperature management12-hour day shifts, 7A-7PFull-time schedule, 3 days per week, 36 hours per weekWeekend and holiday coverage requiredMay require on-call shifts at timesRequirementsActive, unrestricted KY or compact RN licenseBLS certification requiredACLS certification required within 3 months of startNIHSS certification required within 6 months of startAnnual Dysrhythmia Competency Validation requiredADN or ASN required, BSN preferredNo prior experience requiredStrong assessment, critical thinking, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environmentProficiency administering medications and performing procedures such as wound care and IV therapyAdditional InformationPerforms comprehensive patient assessments and develops individualized plans of careCoordinates admission, transfer, and discharge activities along with patient and family educationDelegates and oversees care activities performed by other team membersParticipates in unit-based quality improvement activities and core measuresMust reside within 75 miles of the facility, with local candidates accepted at a lower pay rateFirst-time travelers are welcome to apply