Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,455 per week in Wichita, KS

TravelNurseSource

  • Wichita, KS
  • 3 days ago
  • $2,455

Highlights

Job Title: Travel RN - ICU Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 19:00 - 07:00 Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum 2 years of current hospital ICU experience License: Current RN License Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Must-Have: - Minimum 1 year current hospital ICU experience - BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications Description: This is a travel RN position in the ICU department. Typical procedures performed in the unit include heart catheterizations, balloon pumps, Impella use, TTM, cardioversion, EVD insertion, thrombectomies, coiling procedures, central line placements, and arterial line placements.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWichita, KS
Salary$2,455

Description

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Wichita, Kansas, 67214!

Job Title: Travel RN - ICU Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 19:00 - 07:00 Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum 2 years of current hospital ICU experience License: Current RN License Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Must-Have: - Minimum 1 year current hospital ICU experience - BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications Description: This is a travel RN position in the ICU department. The unit has 26 beds with a typical census of 20-24 patients. The staffing includes 10-12 RNs, a Charge Nurse, and a Patient Care Tech during the day shift. The night shift has 10-12 RNs and a Charge Nurse. Patient ratios are typically 1:2, with occasional 1:1 and 1:3 assignments. The unit utilizes equipment such as Impella, balloon pumps, CRRT, TTM, and EVDs. The electronic medical record system used is Meditech. Preferred qualifications include prior Meditech experience and experience traveling to large facility ICUs. Typical procedures performed in the unit include heart catheterizations, balloon pumps, Impella use, TTM, cardioversion, EVD insertion, thrombectomies, coiling procedures, central line placements, and arterial line placements. Medications managed include vasoactives, sedatives, and paralytics. The ideal candidate is driven, organized, and efficient with a positive attitude. Bedside shift report is mandatory for this role. Multidisciplinary rounding is also a requirement. This position is created due to peak period demands.