RN - ICU

RN - ICU

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: ICU

Duration: 17 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: New York license required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required

Must-Have:

• Charge experience preferred
• Experience with Epic charting system required
• Patient ratio experience of 2-3
• Must be within a 75-mile radius

Description:Must have New York license in hand.Weekend shifts required every other weekend.Floating to other units may be required.Charge experience is highly preferred.First-time travelers may be considered.Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience.Experience in a Medical Intensive Care Unit is preferred.Candidates must meet experience requirements.Candidates will be required to manage various acute patient conditions.Skills needed include arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care, and emergency medications.Knowledge in interpretation of dysrhythmias and isolation precautions is essential.Ability to perform phlebotomy and manage PICC lines is necessary.Experience in procedural sedation administration and monitoring is a plus.The patient demographic includes adults and generally has a daily census of around seven.Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, and social services.