Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,328 per week in New Haven, CT

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 10 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years required License: Pending license accepted Certifications: NIHSS, ACLS, BLS Must-Have: Neuro ICU experience preferred Description: These needs are specifically for winter coverage. Candidate must have experience with high-acuity patients, including management of ventilated patients and the administration of emergency medications.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 10 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years required License: Pending license accepted Certifications: NIHSS, ACLS, BLS Must-Have: Neuro ICU experience preferred Description: These needs are specifically for winter coverage. This is for a 10-week contract only. No holiday requests for time off. No more than 5 days of requests for time off are allowed. Potential to float to a sister ICU unit as needed. Average patient ratios are 1:2 during both day and night shifts. First-time travelers are accepted. Weekend coverage is required every other weekend. Special requirements include experience in a Neuro ICU. Charting is completed using Epic. Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy. Patient age groups include adults and geriatrics. The unit handles a variety of neuro-specific diseases and procedures. Special equipment utilized includes external ventricular drains and ventilators. Candidate must have experience with high-acuity patients, including management of ventilated patients and the administration of emergency medications. This position will not include on-call requirements. Skills required include ventilator management, blood product administration, and monitoring of various critical care parameters.