TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Rockford, Illinois, 61114!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Intensive Care / Coronary Nurse, Step Down, Telemetry Med / Surg
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in ICU
License: Current nursing license
Certifications: CPR, ACLS, NIHSS
Must-Have: Extensive cardiac experience required
Description:
We are seeking an experienced RN for our Medical Surgical, Cardiac Telemetry, Stroke Neuro, Step-Down ICU, and ICU units.
Candidates must have ICU experience and be willing to float to Medical Surgical if needed.
Extensive cardiac experience is required.
The candidate must possess a current nursing license and certifications in CPR, ACLS, and NIHSS.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program; education verification is required.
Essential duties and responsibilities include utilizing the nursing process and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients.
The position involves administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques, policies, and procedures.
Documentation must be completed according to standards of care.
Candidates will be responsible for developing, initiating, and executing a patient plan of care according to the individualized needs of the patient as prescribed by the physician and/or hospital policy, including patient and family instruction.
Participation in department or unit performance improvement activities is expected.
Clinical expertise will be utilized to provide guidance to other units/departments in support of the patient’s longitudinal plan of care.
Critical thinking in regards to patient safety and experience is essential, with appropriate escalation to the chain of command when necessary.
Holiday coverage is required.