Travel RN - Intensive Care (ICU)

We're looking for Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Tyler, TX. The right nurse should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience and meet the requirements listed below. As an ICU Travel Nurse you will 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. You will also provide education and support to patient families, possibly for long‑term care needs. Core duties include: 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. Provide basic bedside care. Communicate patients’ conditions to family members. Physical requirements: be able to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty; lift up to 20 pounds regularly and 50 pounds as needed. You may encounter hazards from chemical exposure or infectious diseases and may treat patients who are confused, agitated, or uncooperative. Requirements: ACLS, BLS, NIH, 2 Years of acute care experience. Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment. #J-18808-Ljbffr