TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Abilene, Texas, 79601!
Job Title: ICU Registered Nurse
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Intensive Care Unit
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience:
Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years in ICU nursing
License:
Active Registered Nurse license required
Certifications:
ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, TNCC
Must-Have:
Must live 150 miles or more from the facility.
Must be flexible and may be asked to float to other units or campuses.
Description:
The position requires working in a critical care unit that manages a variety of patient diagnoses.
The patient demographic includes adults and geriatrics.
A daily census of 12-24 patients is expected.
The staff is supported by interdisciplinary teams, including physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy.
Patients can include those with medical and surgical conditions, trauma, and open-heart surgery cases, but do not include burns and ECMO.
The ICU performs special procedures such as CRRT, IABP, and Impella management.
Registered Nurses will be responsible for a patient ratio of 2:1.
Skills and experience in accessing and managing ports, arterial line management, and care of ventilated patients are required.
Knowledge of CVS and neuro-intensive care unit protocols is critical.
Nurses will be expected to administer medications, manage IV sedation, and monitor hemodynamics.
Charting system experience is preferred, with specific familiarity with Altera being a plus.
Candidates should be prepared for a drug screening prior to arrival.
All documentation needs to be submitted before the specified deadline for consideration.
Modules are completed during orientation and are non-billable.