TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified SICU RN in Aurora, Colorado, 80045!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Rotating Shift
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience required
License: Active nursing license
Certifications: BLS, ACLS recommended certifications include NIH, TNCC, TCAR, and ATCN
Must-Have:
- Previous charge experience preferred
- Experience managing a patient ratio of 1:2
- Familiarity with the Epic charting system
Description:
This position is for a Registered Nurse in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit.
The unit features a 24-bed capacity and operates as a Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center.
The role provides the opportunity to care for patients across multiple surgical service lines.
Surgical service lines may include surgical oncology, gynecology oncology, vascular, orthopedic spine, ENT, urology, plastics, transplant, obstetrics, and polytrauma.
Nurses will be expected to participate in weekend shifts totaling six weekends in a six-week schedule.
Floating within scope to meet facility needs may be required, including to similar facilities.
Nurses will be responsible for managing various clinical tasks such as arterial line management, blood product administration, ventilator management, and care of ventilated patients.
Experience with emergency medications, management of dysrhythmias, and interpretation of arterial blood gases is essential.
The unit is supported by interdisciplinary teams including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy.
Candidates should be prepared to engage in special procedures such as central line insertion and bedside conscious sedation procedures.
The patient care setting involves a fast-paced environment with a focus on critically ill adult patients.