Intensive Care Unit - ICU RN - Travel Nurse
Immediate travel nurse opening in Pittsfield, MA. The right nurse should have 1‑2 years recent acute care experience.
Responsibilities
As an ICU Travel Nurse, you will evaluate and monitor patients in an Intensive Care Unit setting. ICU RNs provide the most direct care to patients in life‑threatening situations, documenting and providing physician‑directed care, assessing and implementing patient care plans, and delegating to other care providers as appropriate. You will also provide education and support to patient families, possibly for long‑term care needs.
- Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
- Order and evaluate diagnostic tests.
- Take samples for lab work, order corresponding lab work and interpret reports.
- Monitor and adjust specialized equipment, and interpret and record electronic displays.
- Ensure proper placement and functioning of catheters, leads and tubing.
- Communicate patients' conditions to family members.
- Provide basic bedside care.
Physical Requirements
Stand and walk for long periods of time, bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. Lift 20 lbs easily; patient lifting up to 50 lbs may be required. You may face hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases and will treat patients that may be confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative.
Requirements
- ACLS, BLS, 2 Years
Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
Employment Details
- Seniority Level: Entry level
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Job Function: Health Care Provider
Intensive Care Unit - ICU RN - Travel Nurse in pittsfield at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $75,660–$123,760
For context, most registered nurses earn between $75,660–$123,760 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.