Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,053 per week in Baltimore, MD

Job Title: ICU Registered Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience required. Key patient diagnoses include acute myocardial infarction, respiratory failure, and various types of acute crises such as cardiac arrest and sepsis.

Job Title: ICU Registered Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience required. Must have completed at least 1 travel assignment. License: Must have appropriate state licensure in hand. Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS required. Must-Have: Candidates must successfully pass the EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with a minimum overall score of 80% and a score of 100% on lethal rhythms. Description: The ICU Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing high-level care to critically ill patients. This includes the interpretation and management of dysrhythmias. The nurse will obtain 12 lead EKGs/ECGs and manage patients with multisystem organ dysfunction or failure. Key patient diagnoses include acute myocardial infarction, respiratory failure, and various types of acute crises such as cardiac arrest and sepsis. The role involves special procedures such as TPA administration, manual proning, and continuous renal replacement therapy. Nurses will assist with post-cath care, including sheath monitoring and removal. They are expected to manage advanced ventilatory support and care for patients with devices such as Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps. Every nurse will be required to float and cover every third weekend. Scrubs are expected to be navy blue or navy blue bottoms with a white top, which are not provided by the employer. Flu vaccination is mandatory, with no exemptions allowed. The facility requires adherence to strict protocols for infection prevention and patient safety. Candidates should be prepared for a fast-paced environment with a daily census of 18 patients. Interdisciplinary support services are available, including IV teams, respiratory services, and social services. The nurse will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of patient care during their shift.