RN - Neuro ICU

ICU Registered NurseICU Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: ICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Registered Nurse Licensure Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale Must-Have: - 36 months RN experience, with at least one year in an ICU - One previous successful travel nursing assignment in a facility that used Meditech - Ability to care for 1-3 ICU patients and manage patients on a ventilator - Proficient in reading telemetry stripsDescription: Traveler shall be scheduled in accordance with facility policy. Travelers are expected to work every other weekend and holidays in rotation with hospital employees. Unit has 28 beds, with patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3/4. Unit staffing consists of RNs. Type of equipment includes mobile phones for each care team member and mobile computer workstations on wheels. Documentation system used is Meditech. Scheduling requirements are three 12-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend. Travelers are the first to float to the emergency department or PCU as needed. Bedside shift report is the method for patient handoff. Candidates must be comfortable caring for patients post-op day 0 CABG, and those with advanced hemodynamic needs. Neuro procedures such as aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, experience with EVDs, bolts, and induced hypothermia will be part of duties. BSN is preferred, along with advanced certifications and TNCC certification. Dress code includes a navy uniform. Supportive management and teamwork are highlighted. Opportunities for training in Neuro ICU and Cardiovascular ICU specialties are available. The location offers a rich cultural experience with access to museums, monuments, and coastal activities.