ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Opportunity:

RN - ICU

Job Details:

• 3x12-hour night shifts, 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• Must be comfortable working all ICU and PCU units as a float nurse
• Staffing needs are re-evaluated every 4 hours, so traveler may float 2-3 times per shift
• Day shift float: Could potentially float at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM
• Night shift float: Could potentially float at 11:00 PM
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week scheduling block
• Must work at least 1 holiday per 13-week contract
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2-week period
• PCU average patient ratio: 5:1 | ICU average patient ratio: 2:1
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics
• Must be able to work without CNA support
• EPIC charting experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred
• Experience at a large Level I or Level II facility required
• Required clinical skills include:
   - IV therapy: arterial line management, central/PICC line care, blood product administration, IV initiation and maintenance
   - Respiratory support: BiPAP and CPAP management, ventilated patient care
   - Medication administration: continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
   - Wound care: surgical wounds with drains or wound vacs
   - Cardiac monitoring: dysrhythmia interpretation and management
   - Endocrine/metabolic: IV insulin protocol adherence
• Interdisciplinary support available including physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and transportation