TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80907!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Intensive Care Unit
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12 Hours Nights
Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week
Experience: Minimum 2 years
License: Required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Must-Have: NIHSS
Description:
Seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse for the Intensive Care Unit.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience.
The position requires working 12-hour night shifts, with weekends included in the schedule.
Candidates must possess the necessary certifications, including ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS.
Experience with titrating drips is required, including knowledge of vasopressors, inotropes, and sedatives.
The nurse-to-patient ratio on this unit is 1:2.
Team collaboration is essential, with charge nurses taking assignments alongside their team.
The unit has 36 beds and is equipped with advanced respiratory therapy equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilators.
Registered Nurses will work with hospitalists or intensivists who are in-house.
Self-scheduling and block scheduling are permitted, with the expectation of a minimum of six weekend shifts during a six-week schedule.
Holiday coverage may also be required.
The facility allows for floating within the designated zone if necessary.
EPIC is used as the charting system.
The cancellation policy allows for up to four shifts to be canceled during a 13-week assignment.
This role is set in an acute care environment with a trauma level of 2.