Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Intensive Care Unit
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum of 2 years
License: Compact license required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, CCRN preferred
Must-Have:
- Ability to manage and care for diverse patient populations
- Previous critical care experience in multiple specialized areas
- Epic charting system experience required
Description:
Candidates are required to have at least 2 years of ICU experience.
First-time travelers are welcome if they meet the experience requirements.
Flexible scheduling will be implemented, but we cannot guarantee specific patterns.
Holiday requests will be considered.
Floating to other campuses may be required, which is rare.
The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4.
Weekend coverage is necessary, with rotations expected every other weekend.
Candidates must possess ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications, and CCRN is preferred.
Experience with critical cases such as sepsis, respiratory failure, and thoracic surgery is expected.
Candidates should be proficient in managing airway devices, administering medications, and understanding hemodynamic stability.
Knowledge of blood product administration and vascular access management is required.
Staff members may be required to float between units as needed.
Interdisciplinary support is available from various services.
Patients will primarily consist of adults and geriatric populations with critical health issues.
Collaboration with teams from various backgrounds is essential for successful patient care.