Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,196 per week in New York City, NY

Hours per Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM Experience: Minimum 2 years RN experience, 2 years of critical care/tele experience, 1 year travel experience for travel positions preferred License: Registered Nurse (RN) - Client Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: Critical Care Nursing Telemetry Nursing Patient Assessment Patient Education Care Planning Description: The Clinical Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse who provides safe and competent quality care based on nursing theory and research to a designated group of patients and significant others. Educates patients and caregivers about their plan of care, transition of care, promotion of health, and prevention of disease while anticipating needs and readiness to learn.

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: ICU Duration: 9 months Shift: 3x11.5 Hours per Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM Experience: Minimum 2 years RN experience, 2 years of critical care/tele experience, 1 year travel experience for travel positions preferred License: Registered Nurse (RN) - Client Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: Critical Care Nursing Telemetry Nursing Patient Assessment Patient Education Care Planning Description: The Clinical Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse who provides safe and competent quality care based on nursing theory and research to a designated group of patients and significant others. Delivers patient care by incorporating the tenets of a professional practice model through the application of the nursing process based on theory, research, evidence-based practice, and approved organizational nursing standards. Assesses and evaluates patient care needs and applies critical thinking skills in patient care management. Integrates relevant assessment and intervention skills in the delivery of nursing care. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care. Prioritizes all aspects of patient care including teaching, rounding, coaching, and planning after hospital care while delegating to others as appropriate. Educates patients and caregivers about their plan of care, transition of care, promotion of health, and prevention of disease while anticipating needs and readiness to learn. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, family, and all members of the Interdisciplinary Patient Care Team. Manages assignments within the Care Delivery Model and demonstrates effective allocation of material resources. Role models the principles of Relationship Centered Care through various actions including admission welcome and bedside shift report. Considers the patient's values, preferences, cultural diversity, expressed needs, and knowledge in all aspects of care. Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family. Uses evidence-based practices to increase understanding of patients' perceptions of care. Initiates service recovery for patients and family members who have concerns and escalates to appropriate management as needed. Demonstrates caring, respect, compassion, empathy, and active listening through dialogue, body language, and actions. Supports staff use of evidence-based practices to enhance understanding of patients' perceptions of care. Conducts purposeful rounding on assigned patients addressing various needs. Practices safe and efficient patient-centered care, identifying and escalating barriers and opportunities for improvement. Demonstrates clinical skills and knowledge crucial to quality and safety in the patient population served. Implements process improvement strategies based on institutional evidence and procedures. Engages in formal and informal peer and institutional review processes. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement quality improvement projects and evidence-based practice activities. Contributes to quality practices and required compliance measures. Implements principles of high reliability to identify and avoid high-risk behaviors to maintain a safe environment for patients. Escalates potential safety hazards or gaps from best practice following institutional protocol. Utilizes information technology to document nursing practice and support quality initiatives. Performs charge nurse duties as assigned. Coordinates to ensure supplies are utilized appropriately and inventory is sufficient for patient care. Escalates material or staffing resource deficits to appropriate management. Demonstrates patient-focused and cost-effective approaches to patient care regarding resources. Documents in an accurate and thorough manner complying with regulatory standards of care. Facilitates patient throughput on a shift basis. Contributes to the environment of care to support colleagues, patients, and their families. Advances clinical competence in nursing practice to progress from novice to expert. Projects a professional image and communicates with styles that demonstrate caring and respect. Incorporates ethical principles into decision-making for patients and families. Encourages a spirit of scholarship, inquiry, and life-long learning for self and others. Acquires knowledge and skills relative to the role, patient population, and community needs. Participates in shared decision-making through specialty councils and nursing department committees.