Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU - $2,482 per week in Charleston, SC

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: ICU Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 Years License: RN License Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale Must-Have: 36 months RN experience, with at least one year in an ICU. Supportive management and teamwork create an excellent work-life balance for healthcare staff.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: ICU Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 Years License: RN License Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale Must-Have: 36 months RN experience, with at least one year in an ICU. One previous successful travel nursing assignment in a facility using the specified documentation system. Ability to care for up to 1-3 ICU patients and comfort in managing patients on a ventilator. Proficient in reading telemetry strips. Description: Traveler shall be scheduled in accordance with facility policy. Traveler is expected to work every other weekend and holidays in rotation with hospital employees. Unit has 28 beds with mixed ICU patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3/4 for holding inpatient PCU/med surg admissions. Unit staffing consists of registered nurses. Equipment includes mobile phones for each care team member and mobile computer workstations on wheels. The documentation system is utilized for efficient record-keeping. Schedule consists of 3 twelve-hour shifts per week including every other weekend. Travelers are the first to float as needed, which may include assignments in other units such as emergency department or PCU. Patient experience emphasis includes bedside shift report for patient handoff. Advanced skills needed include CRRT, advanced hemodynamics, and phlebotomy. Nurses administer respiratory treatments outside of the ICU. Procedures performed include post-op day 0 CABG, use of impellas, balloon pumps, Swan Ganz, and advanced hemodynamics. Neuro procedures manage conditions such as aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, with experience in EVD, bolts, and induced hypothermia. BSN is preferred, along with advanced certifications. TNCC certification is preferred. Dress code includes navy uniform. Supportive management and teamwork create an excellent work-life balance for healthcare staff. The facility is recognized for its array of specialized services and has received awards for quality care. This position offers training opportunities in neuro ICU and cardiovascular ICU nursing. There are options to gain experience in managing patients with specific procedures. The location is rich in cultural and recreational activities for personal enjoyment.