RN - ICU

Registered Nurse - ICU

Profession: Nursing Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12 Hour Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, 1 year travel experience preferred. License: Active nursing license required. Certifications: - BLS - ACLS - NIHSS Must-Have: - Sheath pulling experience preferred. - Familiarity with prophylactic bundle for stroke and cardiac patients. - Knowledge of ABCDE bundle for improving vent weaning, delirium, and mobility in the ICU. - Understanding of the VAP bundle.

Description: The unit consists of 32 all-private rooms with a patient ratio typically of 1:2, increasing to 1:1 in high acuity situations. Staff members include a charge nurse who does not take a patient load. There are no nurse aides available on the unit. The department utilizes an electronic medical record system for documentation. Weekend work is required every other weekend, with holiday coverage required for 2 out of 3 holidays. Scrub color for the unit is navy. Telemetry and monitor technology are implemented using Nihon Kohden monitors at bedside, and nurses must be able to read and interpret their own strips. Common patient diagnoses include trauma, gunshot wounds, severe head trauma, stab wounds, coronary artery bypass grafting, intra-aortic balloon pumps, congestive heart failure, gastrointestinal bleeds, diabetic ketoacidosis, strokes, long bone fractures, gastrointestinal surgeries, major transfusions, and titrated drips. There are no dedicated IV teams, but respiratory therapy and pharmacy support are available 24/7. Floating to telemetry units or the emergency room for holds is expected, though rare. Staff are encouraged to engage in bedside report. Self-confidence is emphasized as a desirable trait in nursing staff. Please apply if you meet these qualifications and are ready to join a dynamic team in a challenging and rewarding environment.