TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in New Haven, Connecticut, 06511!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Critical Care Unit
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 1 year required
License: Pending license accepted, must be active prior to start date
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
Airway management
Management of IV drips
Management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
Experience in ICU and step down
Description:
This position requires a Registered Nurse to provide care in a Critical Care Unit.
The nurse will work 3 shifts per week on a night schedule.
First-time travelers are accepted for this role.
Weekend shifts are required every other week.
On-call duty is not required.
The clinician must be willing to float within their scope to meet facility needs.
Candidates must demonstrate previous charge experience.
Experience with patient ratios is necessary, with a typical ratio of up to 3 patients per nurse in the ICU setting.
Familiarity with Epic charting system is essential.
Locals are not accepted for this position.
RTO restrictions apply; requests greater than 7 days require approval.
The facility operates as a Short Term Acute Care Level I Trauma Center with a diverse patient population, including adults and geriatrics.
Daily census is expected to be around 9 patients, with a mix of ICU and step down care assignments.
Interdisciplinary support includes various therapy and support services to aid in patient care.
The unit handles a range of patient diagnoses requiring specialized care.
Candidates must be prepared to manage both critical care and less acute assignments in a mixed acuity environment.