ICU RN

Prime Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN CCU - Coronary Care for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Louisiana. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: CCU - Coronary Care Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel ID: 64097860 Shift: 07:00-19:00 Description: Description:2 POSITIONS36 or 48 hours per week guarantees are available.Note: Overtime is not Billable until after 48 hours.Must have experience with:Intra-Aortic Balloon PumpsImpellasPost-op Cardiovascular surgeriesCRRTSHIFT: DAYS 7AM - 7PMSTART: ASAPEFFECTIVE 4/24 -RATE: $93Type of patients on the unit: DKA, Acute Respiratory Failure, MIs, CABGs, Ventilators etc. It is a mixed cardiac and medical ICU.REQUIRED Licenses, Registrations, or CertificationsBLS certification from AHA requiredACLS certification from AHA requiredRN License in state of employment or compactWeekend RequirementEvery other weekendOn Call RequirementNo callFloating Requirement / LocationsNo floatingNurse / Patient Ratio2:1 for ICU patients and 4:1 for IMCU patients in the ICUDress CodeTeal or Caribbean BlueSummary:ThecompetentNurse,inthesameorsimilarclinicalsetting,practicesindependentlyanddemonstratesanawarenessofallrelevantaspectsofasituation.Providesroutineandcomplexcare,withtheabilitytoonlong-rangegoalsorplans.Continuestodeveloptheabilitytocopewithandmanagecontingenciesofclinicalnursing.Makesappropriateassignmentsanddelegatestoothercareprovidersasameanstohelpmanagetheclinicalsituation.Responsibilities:MeetsexpectationsoftheapplicableOneCHRISTUSCompetencies:LeaderofSelf,LeaderofOthers,orLeaderofLeaders.ConsistentwiththeANAScopeandStandardsofPractice,providesnursingcareutilizingthenursingprocess,includingassessment,diagnosis,planning,interventionandevaluationforassignedpatients.Addressesincreasinglycomplexpsychological,emotional,cultural,andsocialneedsofpatientandfamiliesinaccordancewiththeirlevelofpractice.Usingtheappropriateprotocol,administersmedicationsandtreatments;monitorsforside-effectsandeffectivenessofthetreatmentprescribed.Documentspatienthistory,symptoms,medication,andcaregiven.Assesslearningneedsandprovideseducationtopatients,familymembersand/orcaregivers;identifyissuesandresources.JobRequirements:Education/SkillsBachelorofScienceDegreeinNursing,preferredExperience1yearofexperienceintherelatednursingspecialtypreferredLicenses,Registrations,orCertificationsBLSrequiredCurrentACLScertificationrequiredRNLicenseinstateofemploymentorcompactPositionRequirements:Education/SkillsAllnewlyhiredexperiencedRNsmustattendNewNursesOrientationwithinthefirst30daysofhire.Newhiresarepreceptedbyadesignatedtrainedstaffmemberandinitialon-boardingrequirementsarevalidatedthroughsuccessfulcompletionofthedesignatedorganizationalentrycompetencyvalidationandaCriticalCareDepartment-specificcompetencyvalidation.Completionofallannualcompetencyverificationrequirements.ExperienceOneyearofexperienceinCriticalCaresettingpreferredbutwillacceptnewgraduates.WorkSchedule:7AM-7PMWorkType:FullTime General CommentsTypeofpatientsontheunit:DKA,AcuteRespiratoryFailure,MIs,CABGs,Ventilatorsetc.ItisamixedcardiacandmedicalICU.Temptopermisapossibility No. of Positions: 2/2. Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91 Prime Staffing Job ID 37561018. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ICU,07:00:00-19:30:00 About Prime Staffing At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success. We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.