TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Selma, Alabama, 36701!
Job Title: Critical Care Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: ICU
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years required
License: Active RN license required
Certifications: ACLS & BLS certifications required
Must-Have:
- Certifications must be obtained through the American Heart Association
- RN license must be attached to resume
Description:
Critical care registered nurses are skilled in providing care in high-pressure environments.
They care for patients who have suffered from severe medical issues such as heart attacks, strokes, and trauma.
Key responsibilities include assessing patient conditions and developing care plans.
They treat wounds and provide advanced life support as needed.
Nurses assist physicians in procedures and closely monitor vital signs.
Ensuring the proper functioning of medical equipment, such as ventilators, is crucial.
They administer intravenous fluids and medications, perform suctioning, and collaborate with the healthcare team.
These nurses respond to life-saving situations, applying nursing standards for treatment.
Acting as patient advocates, they also provide education and support to families of patients.
In addition, critical care nurses may care for pre- and post-operative patients.
Some may also take on roles in case management and policy-making or perform administrative duties.