RN - ICU

Registered NurseProfession: Nursing Specialty: ICU Duration: 20 Weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours (19:00 - 07:30) Experience: 2+ years License: Active RN License required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Must have experience in specialty/acuity. First-time travelers accepted.Description: The position requires a Registered Nurse specializing in ICU. The contract length is for 20 weeks. Shift options include 4x12 Nights from 19:00 to 07:00 (3x12 is optional). Every third weekend is required for coverage. There is no on-call duty associated with this position. Floating is required within specialty and acuity. Certifications required include ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS. The RN will care for patients with diagnoses including ICU, Stroke, Renal Failure, MI-IABP, Respiratory Failure, Pneumonia, Post Cardiac Arrest, and DKA. Special equipment utilized includes ceiling lifts and various emergency carts such as central line and bronch carts, as well as CRRT and chemotherapy carts. Daily census for the unit manages around 12 patients with 14 rooms available. Interdisciplinary support includes IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, and Social Services. Patient age groups will include adults and geriatrics. Candidates should be comfortable floating within scope without restrictions. Compliance documentation is required prior to the start of the assignment.