RN - MICU

ICU Registered NurseJob Type: TravelProfession: Registered NurseSpecialty: Intensive Care UnitDuration: 13 weeksShift: 12-hour NightsHours per Shift: 12 hoursExperience: Minimum 1 yearLicense: Active Illinois license requiredCertifications: BLS and ACLS requiredMust-Have:Ability to interpret EKG stripsProficiency in the care of ventilated patientsAdvanced knowledge in titrating vasopressorsExperience with arterial and central linesDescription:The Intensive Care Unit has 20 beds. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1 RN to 2 patients. Common diagnoses include Sepsis, ARDS, Pneumonia, AKI, ETOH withdrawal, and Overdose. RNs are required to titrate a variety of vasoactive and cardioactive medications. Charge nurses and house supervisors are available on each shift. Patient care techs assist with a ratio of 1 PCT to 10 patients. Intensivists are in-house during the day with telemedicine support available after hours. RNs must troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment and read telemetry strips. Shifts are from 7 PM to 7:30 AM. Every other weekend is required. Holiday requirements depend on staffing needs. Travelers will float to lower levels of care as needed. There is no specific dress code, but sweatshirts are not allowed. Unit orientation includes training on the electronic medical record system and shadowing with a preceptor.We offer competitive benefits, including:Medical, dental & vision insuranceFree and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison supportPersonalized career consultant and "single point of contact" serviceIndustry?leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonusesFree tax return assistance for travelers401(k) Retirement PlanHealth Savings Account (HSA)Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)Life and AD&D InsurancePaid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)Supplemental Insurance PlansIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceEmployee Wellness ProgramsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Career Growth and Professional Development OpportunitiesDisclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.About Cynet Health: Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest?growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct?hire, and non?clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long?term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest?growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.Job Board Disclaimer By applying for jobs on this website, you consent to receive daily messages from CYNET about assignments that match your profile. Email or text "HELP" for more info, or "STOP" to unsubscribe. Your mobile info will not be shared with third parties for marketing. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.