RN - ICU

RN - ICU Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 7 PM - 7 AM Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years in ICU License: Active Nursing License Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS (preferred) Must-Have: Neuro and trauma experience Experience with EVD and ICP monitoring Ventilator management and critical care drips Drain management and stroke experience Proficient in hemodynamic lines (A-lines/CVP) Cardiac rhythm recognition and chest tube management Tracheostomy care and strong assessment skills Description:Immediate need for Registered Nurses with critical care experience.Candidates should be prepared to care for a variety of patient types, including medical, surgical, trauma, neuro, ortho, and interventional patients.Daily patient ratios may be 1:2 based on acuity, with the possibility of a third patient if one is being discharged or moved.Experience in charge nurse roles is beneficial and should be noted in the application.Candidates may float to the pediatric intensive care unit if they have the necessary experience and certifications.Support on the unit includes an unassigned charge nurse, resource nurse/house supervisor available 24/7, and hospitalist and intensivist on call for consults.Charting experience with the Cerner system is preferred.Requirements include critical care experience with specific skills mentioned.Weekend rotation is required, with every other weekend scheduled as either day or night shift.Holiday scheduling will vary based on needs, and requests must be approved by management. #J-18808-Ljbffr