Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Travel

Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Travel #26-05944 $65/hour Summit, NJ Registered Nurse (RN) // ICU/CCU/MICU/SICU Onsite 13 weeks Share on Job Description Night Shift 12 hours/day 3 days/week WCS Healthcare Partners is seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in the Intensive Care Unit. This position requires a compassionate and skilled professional who can provide high-quality care to patients in a high acuity setting. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, a commitment to patient safety, and the ability to work collaboratively with the healthcare team. Responsibilities Assessment Skills: Possess competent knowledge of all the normal stages of growth and development from Pediatric to Geriatric and deliver patient care appropriately. Perform thorough assessments that are systematic, comprehensive, and accurate. Clinical Skills: Consistently demonstrate competent clinical skills. Perform direct patient care activities in support of patient care delivery and team concept. Provide competent and appropriate nursing care to the population of the unit. Demonstrate knowledge and skill of emergency equipment and procedures. Documentation: Maintain complete and accurate documentation. Demonstrate knowledge of documentation guidelines. Assume primary responsibility for documenting components of the nursing process and patient's progress toward meeting outcomes in the patient's chart, including patient education. Professionalism: Demonstrate professional practice responsibility. Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures and identify areas for clinical and professional growth. Consistently respond to patients, families, and co-workers in a professional, courteous, and positive manner. Promote an environment where the patient and family is at the center and the patient care team works cooperatively toward their goals and objectives. Maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines. Safety: Consistently follow the National Patient Safety Goals including following Universal Protocol and identifying patients utilizing 2 patient identifiers. Demonstrate use of safe transfer techniques and proper body mechanics for self and patients. Unit Specific Job Function: Demonstrate knowledge of the conditions/diagnoses, procedures, and equipment encountered for surgical patients. Individualize patient care according to the procedure and type of anesthesia across the continuum of care. Assess patient reaction and understanding of procedure/instructions. Responsibility and Accountability: Contribute to the perioperative team by assuming responsibility and accountability for directing patient care. Prioritize the care of patients depending on their needs and any changes in their condition. Patient Education and Chart Completion: Assess patient's understanding of surgical procedure/instructions. Actively include the patient and family members in teaching. Perform pre-operative and postoperative assessment and education. Duties Specific to PAT RN: Support the completion of patient testing in a timely manner. Evaluate Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) orders for appropriateness and for potential omissions based on proposed surgery, patient age, and current state of health. Requirements Required Skills & Qualifications: Minimum 1 year of ICU experience – Required Must have ICU experience (High Acuity SDU) RN License – Required BLS – Required ACL S – Required Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Associate's or Bachelor's Degree – Preferred Physical Requirements: As defined by Occupational Safety/OMS WCS Healthcare Partners is seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in the Intensive Care Unit. This position requires a compassionate and skilled professional who can provide high-quality care to patients in a high acuity setting. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, a commitment to patient safety, and the ability to work collaboratively with the healthcare team. Responsibilities Assessment Skills: Possess competent knowledge of all the normal stages of growth and development from Pediatric to Geriatric and deliver patient care appropriately. Perform thorough assessments that are systematic, comprehensive, and accurate. Clinical Skills: Consistently demonstrate competent clinical skills. Perform direct patient care activities in support of patient care delivery and team concept. Provide competent and appropriate nursing care to the population of the unit. Demonstrate knowledge and skill of emergency equipment and procedures. Documentation: Maintain complete and accurate documentation. Demonstrate knowledge of documentation guidelines. Assume primary responsibility for documenting components of the nursing process and patient's progress toward meeting outcomes in the patient's chart, including patient education. Professionalism: Demonstrate professional practice responsibility. Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures and identify areas for clinical and professional growth. Patient Satisfaction: Consistently respond to patients, families, and co-workers in a professional, courteous, and positive manner. Promote an environment where the patient and family is at the center and the patient care team works cooperatively toward their goals and objectives. Maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines. Safety: Consistently follow the National Patient Safety Goals including following Universal Protocol and identifying patients utilizing 2 patient identifiers. Demonstrate use of safe transfer techniques and proper body mechanics for self and patients. Unit Specific Job Function: Demonstrate knowledge of the conditions/diagnoses, procedures, and equipment encountered for surgical patients. Individualize patient care according to the procedure and type of anesthesia across the continuum of care. Assess patient reaction and understanding of procedure/instructions. Responsibility and Accountability: Contribute to the perioperative team by assuming responsibility and accountability for directing patient care. Prioritize the care of patients depending on their needs and any changes in their condition. Patient Education and Chart Completion: Assess patient's understanding of surgical procedure/instructions. Actively include the patient and family members in teaching. Perform pre-operative and postoperative assessment and education. Duties Specific to PAT RN: Support the completion of patient testing in a timely manner. Evaluate Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) orders for appropriateness and for potential omissions based on proposed surgery, patient age, and current state of health. Requirements Required Skills & Qualifications: Minimum 1 year of ICU experience – Required Must have ICU experience (High Acuity SDU) RN License – Required BLS – Required ACLS – Required Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Associate's or Bachelor's Degree – Preferred Physical Requirements: As defined by Occupational Safety/OMS

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