Travel RN - Intensive Care (ICU)

Travel RN Intensive Care (ICU)

New York, New York

Start Date Mid December Estimated Weekly Total $2,794 Shift Days Weekly Hours 40 Schedule 11 Assignment Length 13 Weeks

Facility

Location 525 E 68th St, New York, NY 10065 Facility Type Trauma EMR Epic Beds 744 OR Beds 38 ER Visits 282349 Trauma Level LI Trauma

Estimated Pay

Weekly Total* $2,794 40 Hours x $20.40/hr $816 Overtime $60.00/hr Call Back $60.00/hr Holiday $60.00/hr Weekly M&I Per Diem $644 Weekly Housing Per Diem $1323

TotalMed Offers

• Sick Leave Accrual in All 50 States
• Mental Health Support
• Health Benefits Available on Day One
• 401(k) Available
• Expert Support on All Aspects of Your Assignment
• Continuing Education

Your Way Is Paid

• Drug Screens
• Credentials
• Licensure
• Health/Medical Compliance Items
• Travel reimbursement available up to $1000

Description

We're looking for Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in New York, NY. The right nurse should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements. 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. As an ICU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• 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.

ICU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. RNs may face hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases and will treat patients that may be confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative. Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, 2 Years * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.