ICU RN

Overview We’re looking for Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Rhinelander, WI. The right nurse should have 1‑2 years recent acute‑care experience. Read below for more requirements. Responsibilities Evaluate and monitor patients in an Intensive Care Unit setting. Provide the most direct care to patients in life‑threatening situations. Document and provide physician‑directed care, assess and implement patient care plans. Delegate to other care providers as appropriate. Provide education and support to patient families, including for long‑term care needs. 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. Provide basic bedside care. Physical Demands ICU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to lift 20 pounds easily; moving or lifting patients may require lifting 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 PALS 2 Years (acute care experience) Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment. #J-18808-Ljbffr