Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Gardner, MA

Implement VAP bundle components consistently per protocol and provide thorough, timely, and accurate documentation of all patient data and therapeutic interventions. Perform accurate and timely identification of cardiac arrhythmias and interpretation of EKG configuration changes, arterial blood gases, and pulse oximetry.

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Gardner, Massachusetts, 01440!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU

Location

Gardner, MA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions, plans of care, and patient goals in an ICU setting
• Safely administer medications, intravenous therapy, and vasoactive drips in accordance with physician orders, protocols, and established policies
• Perform accurate and timely identification of cardiac arrhythmias and interpretation of EKG configuration changes, arterial blood gases, and pulse oximetry
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to mechanical ventilation, including initiation, maintenance, troubleshooting, weaning, and care of the intubated patient
• Participate actively in daily multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate on discharge planning incorporating appropriate support systems and resources
• Implement VAP bundle components consistently per protocol and provide thorough, timely, and accurate documentation of all patient data and therapeutic interventions

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current Massachusetts RN License
• ACLS upon hire, or active BLS with ability to obtain AHA ACLS within 60 days of hire
• Previous telemetry experience required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum 1 year of medical-surgical experience
• Prior ICU experience strongly preferred
• CCRN certification preferred

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic critical care environment with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team
• Supportive setting that encourages professional development and continuing education