Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $1,752 per week in Albemarle, NC

Job Title: Registered Nurse - ICU Profession: RN Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 12-Hour Day Shift Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum 18 months to 2 years of ICU RN experience License: Current RN License Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Stroke experience and NIH assessments - Cardiac rhythm interpretation - Experience with critical care drips and medication titration - Advanced airway management, including trach care and vent management - Drain and tube management (e.g., PEG tubes, foley insertion) - Ability to complete 12-lead EKGs Description: This position involves caring for patients in the intensive care unit. Critical care skills are essential, including the administration of medications and managing critical care drips.

Job Title: Registered Nurse - ICU Profession: RN Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 12-Hour Day Shift Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum 18 months to 2 years of ICU RN experience License: Current RN License Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Stroke experience and NIH assessments - Cardiac rhythm interpretation - Experience with critical care drips and medication titration - Advanced airway management, including trach care and vent management - Drain and tube management (e.g., PEG tubes, foley insertion) - Ability to complete 12-lead EKGs Description: This position involves caring for patients in the intensive care unit. The unit consists of both ICU and PCU beds, used primarily in surge capacity. The average daily patient census is approximately 7.3 patients. The nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:2-3, depending on patient acuity. The facility does not have residents or students, ensuring focused attention on patients. Common patient diagnoses include sepsis, COPD, CHF, chest pain, MI, and strokes. Critical care skills are essential, including the administration of medications and managing critical care drips. The nurse will collaborate with a charge nurse and a house supervisor for patient care. Patient care support includes phlebotomy and respiratory therapy, available 24/7. Floating to other units may be required based on operational needs. Travelers will participate in a weekend rotation and are expected to work a significant number of holidays. Communication and teamwork are key values within the unit culture, and staff should be open to constructive feedback. The dress code includes navy scrubs with specific guidelines for undershirts. The environment emphasizes patient safety and high-quality care.