RN - ICU

Registered Nurse In Intensive Care UnitJob Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 15 weeks Shift: 12 Hours Days Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience required License: Active Illinois license or confirmation of application process initiation Certifications: BLS, ACLS; PALS and NIH preferred Must-Have: Experience in caring for patients on ventilators, temporary pacemakers, balloon pumps, hemodynamic monitoring, and BiPAPs. Must know how to titrate drips for medications such as Cardizem, dopamine, dobutamine, insulin, levophed, vasopressin, nitroglycerin, nicardipine, and neosynephrine.Description: This position is located in the Intensive Care Unit. The unit has 6 beds with a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:3 for actual ICU patients. Common diagnoses include STEMI, third-degree heart block, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, sepsis, COVID-19, and influenza. Registered Nurses are required to titrate drips and attend team conferences during the day shift. Charge Nurses and House Supervisors are available. Nurse Aides are present on the unit with a typical ratio of 1:6. Physical, Occupational, Speech Language Pathology, and Pulmonary or Cardiac Rehabilitation services are available. Respiratory therapy and equipment are provided from NC to ventilators. Shifts include 7 AM to 7 PM and 7 PM to 7 AM. Weekend and holiday requirements typically occur every other time. Call or standby requirements are infrequent and not common. Floating to areas where the candidate has experience, such as Med Surg, ED, and BHC, may occur but is not required without experience. Scrubs can be any color, and close-toed shoes and good personal hygiene are necessary. The department will provide specific orientation with a binder given. The charting system used is EPIC.We offer competitive benefits, including:Medical, dental & vision insuranceFree and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison supportPersonalized career consultant and "single point of contact" serviceIndustry?leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonusesFree tax return assistance for travelers401(k) Retirement PlanHealth Savings Account (HSA)Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)Life and AD&D InsurancePaid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)Supplemental Insurance PlansIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceEmployee Wellness ProgramsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Career Growth and Professional Development OpportunitiesDisclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.About Cynet Health: Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest?growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct?hire, and non?clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long?term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest?growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.Job Board Disclaimer By applying for jobs on this website, you consent to receive daily messages from CYNET about assignments that match your profile. Email or text "HELP" for more info, or "STOP" to unsubscribe. Your mobile info will not be shared with third parties for marketing. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.