TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Harvey, Illinois, 60426!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: ICU
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 1 year in ICU nursing
License: Must have valid RN license
Certifications: BLS, ACLS required
Must-Have:
- Previous charge experience preferred
- Experience with patient ratios of 1:2
- Ability to care for ventilated patients
- Experience with arterial line management
- Competence in interpretation of dysrhythmias
- Ability to manage pulmonary artery lines and intra-aortic balloon pumps
Description:
This position is for a registered nurse specializing in the intensive care unit.
The nurse will work a night shift of three 12-hour shifts per week.
The nurse will be responsible for caring for critically ill patients with various diagnoses.
Patient assignments typically consist of a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, with occasional instances of 1:3 when needed.
Floating to different units within the facility may be required.
Every other weekend will be a requirement.
Extra shifts may be available and welcomed.
The unit has standard equipment including IABPs, PA catheters, arterial lines, and central lines.
Strong skills in titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips are essential.
Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams is a key aspect of this role.
The unit handles a high volume of neurological and cardiac conditions.
All candidates must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered.