Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $3,243 per week in Aberdeen, SD

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Med Surg/Critical Care Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12 Hour Day/Night Rotate Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years critical care experience License: RN License (state or multistate compact) Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: Prior Med/Surg, Pediatric, and Emergency Department experience a plus Description: Provide individualized nursing care of critically ill patients, including adolescent (16+) through geriatric medical and surgical patients. Exhibit effective communication skills to negotiate and resolve conflicts with peers, other healthcare workers, and patients/families.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Med Surg/Critical Care Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12 Hour Day/Night Rotate Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years critical care experience License: RN License (state or multistate compact) Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: Prior Med/Surg, Pediatric, and Emergency Department experience a plus Description: Provide individualized nursing care of critically ill patients, including adolescent (16+) through geriatric medical and surgical patients. Perform assessments of all patients and utilize strong critical thinking skills to analyze data and respond to changing situations. Interpret and respond to hemodynamic monitoring results. Anticipate and respond to patient complications and crisis situations. Demonstrate self-direction in nursing practice. Utilize technology to enhance the quality of patient care. Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members. Delegate and supervise unlicensed personnel when necessary. Exhibit effective communication skills to negotiate and resolve conflicts with peers, other healthcare workers, and patients/families. Supervise students when assigned as part of their training. Use computerized charting systems and smart pump technology. Familiarity with central lines, arterial lines, ventilators, and overhead patient lift systems is preferred. CCU minimum staffing is 2 RNs when there are patients in the department. There is no call requirement. Every other weekend and holiday rotation is required. Expect a rotation of day and night shifts. Work schedules will include 12-hour shifts, either 0700–1930 or 1900–0730. May float to other departments as needed based on patient census. Critical care nurse to patient ratio is typically 1:1 or 1:2. Med/Surg overflow patients in CCU will be assigned a ratio of 1:4. Participate in the unit-specific training program as per operational requirements. Adhere to the cancellation policy outlined in department protocols.