TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046!
Job Title
Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Job Summary
Join a dedicated team as a Travel Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at a prominent healthcare facility in Lawrenceville, Georgia. This role offers an opportunity to provide high-level critical care to a diverse patient population within a dynamic hospital environment.
The 2nd South Station ICU specializes in managing critically ill patients requiring close monitoring, advanced interventions, and comprehensive nursing care. You will be instrumental in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
This is a 13-week contract assignment, working 12-hour day shifts, three days per week, providing consistent and impactful care to patients in need.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to critically ill patients in the ICU setting.
- Monitor vital signs, interpret diagnostic tests, and administer medications as prescribed.
- Manage ventilators, IV drips, and other life-sustaining equipment.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educate patients and their families on treatment plans and recovery processes.
- Maintain accurate and thorough patient records.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience as a Registered Nurse in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) setting.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia or a compact state license.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in critical care nursing practices and patient assessment.
- Experience with advanced hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and titratable vasoactive medications.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple patient assignments.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Day Shift (AM)
- Hours: 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM
- Days per Week: 3 days
- Schedule: Varies, including rotating days and potential weekend shifts.
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Assignment Dates: October 19, 2026 - January 16, 2027
- Holiday Requirements: Must work two (2) major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year's Day) and one (1) minor holiday (The Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or New Year's Eve) as scheduled.
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia or a compact state.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.