Job Title
Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Job Summary
Join a dedicated team as a Travel Registered Nurse in a dynamic Intensive Care Unit located in Atlanta, Georgia. This role focuses on providing high-acuity care to a diverse patient population within a General Medical Surgical ICU setting.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing critically ill patients, utilizing advanced clinical skills and critical thinking to ensure optimal patient outcomes and collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in a General Medical Surgical ICU.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and interpret diagnostic tests.
- Operate and maintain specialized medical equipment, including ventilators, IV pumps, and cardiac monitors.
- Respond effectively to emergent situations and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all patient care activities.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) setting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency with Cerner Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex patient cases and prioritize care.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Days per Week: 3
- Schedule: Varies, typically 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Assignment Dates: August 3, 2026 - October 31, 2026
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).