RN - ICU

Registered Nurse

Profession: RN (Registered Nurse) Specialty: SCU/Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours (7 PM to 7 AM) Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS Must-Have: Positive attitude and willingness to work

Description: The unit consists of both ICU and telemetry beds. There are a total of 10 beds, which includes 5 ICU and 5 telemetry. The nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:3-5, depending on patient acuity. Candidates must possess a current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification. Experience with NIHSS is a plus. Charge nurse responsibilities are currently not in place; however, charge nurses will take on a patient assignment when re-established. Nursing Assistants are available, with a ratio of 1 PCT to every 10 patients. Tech support is available during specific hours, with coverage transitioning through the night. The weekend requirement includes four weekend shifts in a four-week schedule. Holidays will be integrated into the regular holiday rotation for staff. Travelers must provide their own scrubs in navy blue, ensuring they are neat and clean. No excessive or distasteful tattoos should be visible, and hair color must be natural. Patients can include those on vents, such as trauma and COPD cases, as well as a variety of surgical patients. The unit has been managing a considerable number of patients impacted by COVID-19. Charting is completed using an established electronic health record system. Travelers are not permitted to self-schedule but can request block shifts if the unit's needs are met. Floating to other units, such as MedSurg, may occur, though it is rare. Candidates must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to meet the unit's requirements.