RN Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - Travel / Contract - Night

Travel ICU RN Fusion Medical Staffing, Facility in Winston Salem, North Carolina One year of recent experience as an ICU RN. Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations. Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification. Summary The ICU Registered Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive, critical care to patients in the intensive care unit. This role includes assessing and monitoring critically ill patients, operating life‑support equipment, administering advanced treatments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. The position requires strong critical care skills, advanced clinical judgment, excellent communication, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and professional ethics in high‑acuity settings. Responsibilities Administer complex medications and treatments in accordance with approved critical care nursing techniques. Operate and manage advanced life‑support equipment. Ensure patient safety and comfort in high‑acuity ICU environments, addressing physical and emotional needs. Perform and interpret advanced hemodynamic monitoring, including arterial lines, central venous pressure, and pulmonary artery catheters. Accurately document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record in a timely manner to ensure continuity of care and compliance with regulatory standards. Provide education to patients and families regarding the ICU environment, treatments, and recovery expectations. Communicate closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care. Maintain proficiency in critical care procedures and technologies through ongoing education and training. Adhere to strict infection control protocols to protect immunocompromised patients and reduce risks. Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance ICU patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards. The ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language. Physical, Technical, and Mental Requirements Physical Abilities: Must be able to remain in a stationary position, move about, move equipment (50-100 lbs), push, pull, and bend. Technical/Motor Skills: Must have the ability to grasp, perform fine manipulation, push/pull, and move about when assisting with procedures and/or using department equipment. Mental Requirements: Must be able to cope with frequent contact with the general public and customers while meeting deadlines under pressure. Must be able to work under close supervision occasionally, as well as working without assistance from other personnel. Sensory: Must possess visual acuity and ability to effectively communicate. Benefits Highly competitive pay for travel professionals. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first‑day coverage. Life and short‑term disability offered. Aggressive Refer‑a‑friend bonus program. Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify Employer #pb7. #J-18808-Ljbffr