RN - ICU

ICU Registered NurseThe role requires an ICU Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years of recent ICU experience. Locals are accepted within 50 miles of the facility. A valid nursing license must be in hand before starting the position. The nurse will work a full 12-hour shift on their first day. The job includes managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction or failure. Critical skills required include arterial line management, central line care, and management of ventilated patients. Nurses must also be proficient in interpreting arterial blood gases. All requests for time off must be included in the initial submission. Travelers are responsible for coordinating with peers for coverage. Previous employees are not eligible for travel positions. Return travelers may be considered if in good standing. Nurses will be required to achieve a minimum score on a telemetry assessment on their first day. The assessment focuses on cardiac rhythm interpretation and appropriate clinical interventions. Nurses are responsible for monitoring telemetry strips and accurately interpreting rhythms for all telemetry patients.