RN - ICU

Intensive Care / Coronary Nurse

Job Type: Travel

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Intensive Care / Coronary Nurse

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Nights

Hours per Shift: 12.5 hours

Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience

License: Current RN License

Certifications: ACLS upon hire OR must hold an active BLS card and obtain AHA ACLS within 60 days of hire. CCRN preferred.

Must-Have: Telemetry experience required, ICU experience preferred.

Description: Assesses and reassesses nursing interventions, plans of care, and patient goals. Provides patient care based on standards of care, protocols, and established policies. Respects each patient as an individual and fosters their sense of dignity. Provides patient and family education based on identified needs and readiness to learn. Collaboratively plans and prepares patients and families for discharge incorporating support systems. Delegates and supervises nursing interventions performed by others appropriately. Prioritizes patient care by seeking assistance as needed and recognizing emergency situations. Provides thorough, timely, and accurate documentation of all relevant data and interventions. Reports on assigned patients to ensure integration of services and continuity of care. Promotes learning for self and colleagues through teaching and attending development programs. Identifies risks to patient safety and opportunities to reduce healthcare errors properly. Recognizes ethical issues in care and develops plans to address them. Safely administers medications and intravenous therapy according to protocols. Assesses patient pain levels and reassesses effectiveness of pain control as necessary. Performs identification and interpretation of cardiac arrhythmias and EKG changes. Institutes, monitors, and documents thrombolytic and anticoagulation therapy. Demonstrates knowledge of mechanical ventilation and related patient care. Handles initiation, maintenance, and care of intubated patients, including suctioning and weaning. Interprets arterial blood gases and pulse oximetry accurately. Understands hemodynamic monitoring procedures and assists with critical procedures. Administers vasoactive medications safely, understanding their dosage, action, and side effects. Monitors patients in the immediate post-operative phase according to established standards. Handles potential problems and complications during recovery appropriately. Completes required medication reconciliation documentation. Implements components of clinical care bundles consistently and alerts management of deviations. Participates actively in multi-disciplinary rounds for planning and evaluating patient care.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry?leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest?growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct?hire, and non?clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long?term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest?growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

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