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Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $1,878 per week in Charlotte, NC

TravelNurseSource

Charlotte, NC

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$1,878–$1,878
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cerebral Vascular Accident, Critical Care, Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), Electronic Medical Records, Hospital, Intensive Care, Neuro-Intensive Care Unit, Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury), Nursing, Radiology, Registered Nurse (RN), Renal Replacement Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Spinal Cord Injury, Tracheotomy, Training/Teaching, Trauma Intensive Care Unit (TICU), Ventilator
LOCATION
Charlotte, NC
POSTED
1 day ago
TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Charlotte, North Carolina, 28203!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years in Adult ICU License: Registered Nurse License Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Epic experience Must-Have: Management of external ventricular drains (EVD), intracranial pressure monitoring, ventilator management, management of vasoactive drips, tracheostomy care, central line maintenance Must-Have: Competency in CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) Description: This facility has 874 licensed beds and is recognized for its Level 1 Trauma Designation. It is also a teaching hospital with a designated Chest Pain Center and a Stroke Center. The unit consists of 29 beds with an average census of 29 patients per day. The patient population includes but is not limited to neuro ICU cases such as ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, subarachnoid hemorrhages, traumatic brain injuries, seizures/status epilepticus, and spinal cord injuries. Nurses will be responsible for patients post-operative from cranial surgeries, as well as those arriving straight from interventional radiology procedures. Fifty percent of TNK (Tenecteplase) administrations will occur on the unit. Occasionally, off-service Trauma or Medical ICU patients may be assigned. The typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2, though patients may occasionally be tripled with downgrade orders. CNA staffing on this unit is not consistent. Support within the department includes a supervisor, stroke response nurse, clinical educator, and charge nurse. There is round-the-clock availability of respiratory therapists, intensivists, and NPs/PAs for emergency situations as part of the neurocritical care team. Must possess strong technical skills and be experienced with various needed equipment. Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) is required. The schedule includes every other weekend and the expectation to work 75% of holidays. Flexibility for the nurses is encouraged, but any time off requests must be approved by management. The unit promotes a culture of teamwork and retention, aiming to provide the best care for patients while supporting staff development. Discussions about schedule and other unit-related expectations will occur during the onboarding phase.

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