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
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years of ICU experience
License: Current nursing license
Certifications: CPR, ACLS, NIHSS
Must-Have: Extensive cardiac experience
Description:
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for our intensive care, cardiac telemetry, stroke neuro, step-down ICU, and medical surgical units.
Candidates must have ICU experience and be willing to float to medical surgical units if needed.
Extensive cardiac experience is required.
The candidate must have a current nursing license, along with CPR, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program; education verification is required.
Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients.
Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and State laws/practice acts.
Documents according to standards of care.
Develops, initiates, and executes a patient plan of care according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by a physician and/or hospital policy, including patient and family instruction.
Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, which may include shared governance.
Utilizes clinical expertise to provide guidance to other units/departments in support of the patient’s longitudinal plan of care.
Utilizes critical thinking in relation to patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command.
Holiday coverage is required.