RN - ICU

Registered Nurse In Intensive Care UnitJob Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: High Acuity Unit - Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-Hour Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 1 year License: Active Illinois license or confirmation of application Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: Experience with PEG tube care/feedings, CVC/PICC/Midline usage and care, tracheostomy care, caring for sedated and ventilated patients, titrating vasopressors, sedation and pain control drips.Description: The unit consists of 8 beds. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2-3. Common diagnoses include respiratory failure, post-surgical patients, wound care, IV antibiotics, post-CVA, post-trauma, and cardiac patients. RNs are required to titrate drips. Common titratable drips include Precedex, Propofol, Fentanyl, Versed, Lasix, Insulin, Amiodarone, Nitro, Levophed, and Dopamine. A charge nurse is present on each shift and does not take an assignment. A house supervisor is available 24/7. No nurse aides or patient care techs are assigned to the unit; nurses provide all primary care in the ICU. Clientists and intensivists are available in-house during the day. Tele-health MD services are available after hours. Respiratory therapies are available in-house 24/7. Registered Nurses are required to troubleshoot equipment such as vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow oxygen systems. All intensive care unit beds are equipped with hard-wired telemetry monitors. Nurses are required to read their own telemetry strips. Shifts consist of 12-hour schedules from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. Weekend requirements consist of working every other weekend and filling in as needed. Holiday requirements include rotation and filling in as needed. There is currently no call or standby requirement but this is subject to change. Registered Nurses may float to the medical-surgical unit as needed. Scrubs are the required dress code, and only approved t-shirts are allowed. The charting system used is EPIC. A BSN degree is not required for this position. The trauma level is classified as acute 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 OpportunitiesDisclaimer: 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.About Cynet Health: 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.Job Board Disclaimer By applying for jobs on this website, you consent to receive daily messages from CYNET about assignments that match your profile. Email or text "HELP" for more info, or "STOP" to unsubscribe. Your mobile info will not be shared with third parties for marketing. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.