TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Odessa, Texas, 79761!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: ICU
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum of 1 year in ICU or PCU
License: Valid nursing license
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, TCAR/TNCC
Must-Have:
Previous Charge Experience
Patient ratio experience
Charting system experience
Description:
High-level PCU RNs needed and/or ICU RNs.
Will care for ICU patients in a new PCU opening in October.
Will support medical/surgical, telemetry, PCU, and/or critical care patients.
Will float to these areas if the census is low.
Medical/surgical/telemetry ratios are 6:1.
Critical care ratios are 2:1.
Must start in early October.
Facility may allow the traveler to start with certifications pending, but they would need to obtain them within the allotted timeframe.
Responsibilities include accessing/managing ports, arterial line management, and care of ventilated patients.
Additional skills required include blood product administration and central line care/management.
Candidates should also have experience with fluid and medication titration.
Telemetry monitoring is necessary.
Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy.
The unit is designed as a universal suite, meaning each room can function based on the diagnosis and accommodation code.
Expectations include floating to critical care or medical/surgical/telemetry as needed.
The daily census is 8 patients with a diverse range of diagnoses.
Special equipment includes continuous bedside monitoring and arterial lines.