TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Sherwood, Arkansas, 72120!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Intensive Care Unit
Duration: 6 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum of 2 years
License: Required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS
Must-Have:
- Experience with ventilators and drips
- Ability to handle external ventricular drains and devices
- RNs must titrate drips
- Proficiency in troubleshooting respiratory therapy equipment
Description:
This position is for a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit.
The unit consists of two separate sections with a total of 18 beds.
The nurse-to-patient ratio is 2:1.
Common diagnoses include both medical and surgical patients, with a focus on neurosurgery.
RNs are required to read and interpret telemetry strips.
Charge Nurses are available on each shift and take patient assignments.
There are no nurse aids or patient care techs on this unit.
Clientist and Intensivist coverage is provided 24/7 in the ICU.
Respiratory therapy is also available 24/7.
RNs are responsible for troubleshooting respiratory equipment such as vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and High Flow devices.
Self-scheduling or block scheduling is not available; scheduling is based on unit needs.
Weekend requirements include working 4 weekends in a 6-week period.
Holiday requirements include one major and one minor holiday.
Floating to other units may be required as needed.
Scrub color is navy.
Each RN will receive unit-specific orientation.
The cancellation policy allows for up to four shifts to be canceled during a 13-week assignment.
The charting system in use is Cerner.
No BSN is required for this position.