RN- ICU

ICU RN Opportunity

Immediate need for a talented RN-ICU. This is a 13-week contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Columbia, MO (Onsite).

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
• Assess patients' conditions, review medical histories, and monitor vital signs and hemodynamic status.
• Administer prescribed medications, IV therapies, and other treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.
• Monitor patients for changes in clinical condition and respond promptly to emergencies.
• Operate and monitor critical care equipment, including cardiac monitoring systems and ventilators, as applicable.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in the Meditech electronic medical record.
• Follow infection prevention practices, medication safety guidelines, and established ICU protocols.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and provide compassionate support during critical illness.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience in a hospital-based ICU setting.
• Experience caring for critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and life-support interventions.
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience.
• Current AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications.
• Active RN license or eligibility to practice in Missouri, as applicable.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced critical care environment.