RN - ICU

RN - ICU

Travel opportunity for an RN in the ICU. The unit has 38 beds and operates as a Level II Trauma Center. It is a general mixed ICU treating a variety of patients including medical, surgical, cardiac, and neurosurgery patients. Post-operative open-heart patients, as well as those requiring VV and VA ECMO, balloon pumps, Impella, and CRRT, are accommodated. The staff consists of approximately 125 members, including 1 charge nurse and 16-18 nursing staff on both day and night shifts. Patient ratios typically fall between 2:1 and 1:1 depending on acuity. The unit is equipped with Stryker beds, Avea ventilators, GE monitors, Baxter IV pumps, Maquet IABP, Vigilance II monitors, Impella, ECMO Maquet Cardiohelp, and Medtronic Vital Flow. The EMR used is Meditech. Candidates must possess a strong attention to detail and be a cooperative team member. Preferred experience includes prior Meditech familiarity and CVICU or CTICU experience. Typical procedures performed on the unit include bedside bronchoscopy, GI scopes, chest tube insertions, and arterial and central line insertions. Airway care and frequent drip titrations are also part of the responsibilities. The unit offers a friendly atmosphere and is situated near outdoor recreational activities.