Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,011 per week in Charlotte, NC

Job Title: Registered Nurse - ICU Profession: RN Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-hour Night Shift Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum 2 years of ICU experience License: RN License Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Critical care experience with infusions and management of invasive lines Description: The position requires a Registered Nurse specializing in ICU. Nurses must be proficient in interpreting cardiac rhythms, managing chest tubes, administering blood products, and performing wound care.

Job Title: Registered Nurse - ICU Profession: RN Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-hour Night Shift Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum 2 years of ICU experience License: RN License Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Critical care experience with infusions and management of invasive lines Description: The position requires a Registered Nurse specializing in ICU. The unit consists of 30 beds with an average census of 26 patients. The job involves caring for patients with a variety of diagnoses except for cardiac surgical cases. Common diagnoses may include sepsis, ARDS, gastrointestinal bleeds, DKA, cardiac arrest, withdrawal, and renal failure. Patient ratios are typically 1:1-2, both during day and night shifts. Critical care experience is required, including administration of insulin, vasopressors, sedation, and ventilator management. Nurses must be proficient in interpreting cardiac rhythms, managing chest tubes, administering blood products, and performing wound care. Support within the department includes a CNA for patient care, a clinical supervisor acting as a resource, and a dedicated pharmacist. There is also a case manager and a clinical nurse specialist available. Respiratory therapy is available 24/7 for nebulizer treatments. Floating may be required within the region and scope of practice, based on census and staffing needs. Technology used includes EMR systems, IV pumps, and patient monitoring equipment. Teamwork and a family-oriented environment are integral to the unit culture.