Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,523 per week

Job Description & Requirements TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU – Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Birmingham, Alabama. Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Responsibilities As an ICU Travel Nurse, you'll be responsible for evaluating and monitoring patients in an Intensive Care Unit setting. ICU RNs provide the most direct care to patients in life‑threatening situations, documenting and providing physician‑directed care, assessing and implementing patient care plans, and delegating to other care providers as appropriate. As an ICU RN you will also be providing education and support to patient families, possibly for long‑term care needs. Provide basic bedside care. Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment. Order and evaluate diagnostic tests. Take samples for lab work, order corresponding lab work and interpret reports. Monitor and adjust specialized equipment, and interpret and record electronic displays. Ensure proper placement and functioning of catheters, leads and tubing. Communicate patients’ conditions to family members. Requirements 1–2 years of recent acute care experience. ACLS and BLS certifications required. Must have at least 2 years of nursing experience. Ability to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. Must be able to lift 20 pounds easily; patient or equipment lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. Prepared to work with exposure to chemicals or infectious diseases and with patients who may be confused or agitated. TotalMed Travel Job ID #1432452. Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Benefits Weekly pay Guaranteed hours Continuing education 401k retirement plan Sick pay Wellness and fitness programs Referral bonus Employee assistance programs Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Benefits start day 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr