Travel Nurse RN - Medical Intensive Care Unit - $1,969 per week in Charlottesville, VA

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years in a Medical ICU setting License: Active Registered Nurse License (pending license accepted) Certifications: BLS, ACLS, CCRN Must-Have: Epic experience Previous charge experience Experience managing a patient ratio of 1:2 Description: The Medical Intensive Care Unit population predominantly includes patients with multi-system failure and co-morbid conditions. Required skills include managing ventilated patients, administering blood products, and using various monitoring techniques.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years in a Medical ICU setting License: Active Registered Nurse License (pending license accepted) Certifications: BLS, ACLS, CCRN Must-Have: Epic experience Previous charge experience Experience managing a patient ratio of 1:2 Description: The Medical Intensive Care Unit population predominantly includes patients with multi-system failure and co-morbid conditions. Common diagnoses in the unit are sepsis, pneumonia, GI bleed, and organ failure. The unit has recently expanded to include a 28-bed ICU, organized into two units. Staffing includes independent charge nurses. Daily census typically exceeds 30 patients. The unit provides interdisciplinary support from various departments. Special procedures performed include placing central venous catheters, arterial lines, and managing chest tubes. Required skills include managing ventilated patients, administering blood products, and using various monitoring techniques. The role requires a commitment to patient safety and infection prevention measures. Travelers must float within their scope of practice as needed and comply with specific facility policies.