Registered Nurse - CVICU

Registered Nurse - CVICU

Location: Arlington, TX

Shift: (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM 12hrs / Days)

Duration: 3 Months (Possible extension)

Pay Rate: To be discussed on call

Job Description:

• Evaluate and monitor the patient's progress.
• Identify sudden or subtle changes in a patient's medical condition.
• Deliver regular updates to doctors, patients, and their family members.
• Begin treatment and monitor doses.
• If necessary, respond to a medical emergency and alert the appropriate doctors.
• Care for patient needs throughout their recovery in the ICU unit.
• Complete all necessary paperwork before transferring a patient.
• Maintain patient records.
• Create and implement effective care plans.
• Assessment implementation and coordination of complex care and interventions.
• Identify sudden or subtle changes in a patients medical condition.
• Possess excellent teamwork, multi-tasking and the ability to rise to challenges and stay calm under pressure.
• Manage medication doses, anesthesia and ventilatory support.
• Provide regular status updates to patients and their family members.
• Interpreting diagnostic tests.

Requirement:

• Must have at least 2 year's of relevant experience.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS -Through AHA required.
• Active State License to work in TX.