RN - ICU

Registered NurseSpecialty: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)Duration: 13 weeksShift: 12 Hours DaysHours per Shift: 12Experience: Minimum 2 years in ICULicense: RequiredCertifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSSMust-Have: EKG basic dysrhythmia course, pharmacology, TNCC preferredUnit type: Intensive Care UnitTotal number of beds: 32, all private roomsCertifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSSMinimum of 2 years of ICU experience required, with 1 year of travel experienceStaff should be familiar with critical drips including Cardizem, dobutamine, dopamine, and TPAAbility to read and interpret telemetry strips is necessaryExperience with ventilators is required24/7 coverage by hospitalist or intensivist is providedPharmacy and respiratory therapy available 24/7Shifts are 12 hours, with expected scheduling flexibilityFloating may occur to telemetry or emergency room for holds, though rareOrientation includes 2 days on the floor if applicant has Cerner experienceCommon patient diagnoses include trauma, severe head trauma, CABG, CHF, DKA, and strokesExperience with sheath pulling is preferredBedside report is expectedNurses should be self-confident and familiar with clinical bundles related to stroke and cardiac patientsCancellation policy allows for up to 4 shifts to be canceled per 13-week assignmentCharting system in use is Cerner