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Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,200 to $2,300 per week in Chicago, IL

Compunnel Healthcare

Chicago, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$2,200–$2,300
SKILLS
Advanced Life Support (ALS), Cardiovascular Disease, Case Management, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Clinical Assessment, Critical Care, Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), Health Plan, Intensive Care, Medical Assistance, Medical Equipment, Medical Treatment, Medications, Nursing, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Registered Nurse (RN), Ventilator, Wound Care
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
Today
Critical care registered nurses are adept at providing such care in settings where patients have suffered a heart attack, stroke, shock, severe trauma, respiratory distress or other severe medical issues. Specific critical care nurse duties and responsibilities can include: Assessing a patient’s condition and planning and implementing patient care plans Treating wounds and providing advanced life support Assisting physicians in performing procedures Observing and recording patient vital signs Ensuring that ventilators, monitors and other types of medical equipment function properly/adjusting ventilator/IABP Administering intravenous fluids and medications Suctioning Collaborating with fellow members of the critical care team Responding to life-saving situations, using nursing standards and protocols for treatment Acting as patient advocate Providing education and support to patient families Critical care nurses may also care for pre- and post-operative patients. In addition, some serve as case managers and policy makers, while others perform administrative dutie   Facility Requirements:
  • Must have vent/trach experience
  • Must have ACLS & BLS certifications (Must be through the American Heart Association)
  • Must have IL RN or multi-state RN license, must be attached to resume
  • Candidates will be required to float to LTAC units depending on facility census

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