Job Title
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Job Summary
Join a dedicated team as a traveling Registered Nurse in a 20-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) located in Elmira, New York. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-acuity care to critically ill patients within a dynamic hospital environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for comprehensive patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for a diverse critical care patient population. This position is crucial for maintaining safe staffing levels and ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to critically ill patients in a 20-bed ICU setting.
- Monitor, assess, and document patient status, including vital signs, neurological status, and hemodynamic parameters.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timing.
- Manage and operate critical care equipment, including ventilators, IV pumps, and cardiac monitors.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educate patients and families on disease processes, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
- Respond to medical emergencies and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Maintain accurate and thorough electronic health records.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) setting.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in critical care nursing practices and patient assessment.
- Competence in managing ventilators, arterial lines, central lines, and other critical care devices.
- Strong understanding of cardiac rhythms, hemodynamic monitoring, and vasoactive medications.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple critical tasks effectively.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Nights (PM)
- Shift Duration: 12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
- Days per Week: 3
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: September 27, 2026
- End Date: December 26, 2026
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.