Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,571 per week in Hermiston, OR

Job Title: Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Intensive Care Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum years of experience not specified; previous medical-surgical nursing preferred License: Current RN license in the state; BLS, ACLS, and PALS required Certifications: Evidence of continuing education appropriate for the skill level and area of practice Must-Have: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing Ability to provide care for patients' age-specific, cultural, physical, and psychosocial well-being Sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication Clear and effective communication skills essential for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare team members Visual acuity necessary for observing patient conditions and reading documentation Ability to lift 50 pounds independently and frequently reposition patients weighing up to 25 pounds Description: The Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse provides direct and individualized nursing care to adult patients before and after surgical procedures. This role involves assessing patient conditions, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Title: Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Intensive Care Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum years of experience not specified; previous medical-surgical nursing preferred License: Current RN license in the state; BLS, ACLS, and PALS required Certifications: Evidence of continuing education appropriate for the skill level and area of practice Must-Have: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing Ability to provide care for patients' age-specific, cultural, physical, and psychosocial well-being Sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication Clear and effective communication skills essential for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare team members Visual acuity necessary for observing patient conditions and reading documentation Ability to lift 50 pounds independently and frequently reposition patients weighing up to 25 pounds Description: The Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse provides direct and individualized nursing care to adult patients before and after surgical procedures. This role involves assessing patient conditions, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Responsible for initiating the computerized Plan of Care on admission. Perform general nursing duties in all departments under appropriate supervision. Essential job functions include performing a variety of duties that may change without loss of efficiency or composure. Accept responsibility for the direction and planning of activities. Make evaluations and decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria. Work independently and recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality. Convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, grief, or trauma. Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation. Communicate effectively and therapeutically with people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Participate in required education relevant to position responsibilities. Agency nurses may be floated to other departments where they are qualified before core staff is floated. Perform other related duties as assigned. Physical and sensory functions essential to successful performance include motor coordination for using medical equipment. The position is primarily performed indoors, with exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment. The healthcare environment can be fast-paced and unpredictable. All staff are expected to follow safety protocols and utilize personal protective equipment as required.