RN - ICU

RN - ICU

Profession: RN

Specialty: ICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years recent adult ICU experience

License: Active RN license (compact or state)

Certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), NIHSS

Must-Have:

2+ years recent adult ICU experienceExperience with ventilators, pressors, drip titration, arterial lines, and central linesExperience with BiPAP, DKA, and ETOH withdrawalComfortable with mixed ICU and PCU patient population

Description:This is an 86-bed acute care facility.The organization has a long-standing reputation for excellent care.The facility provides care to residents since its establishment.It offers major service lines, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, and emergency medicine.The organization prioritizes providing a world-class patient experience.Quality of clinical care is the top priority, along with patient comfort during their stay.The ICU cares for both ICU and PCU-level patients.Travelers should be comfortable with a mixed ICU and step-down population.The unit has a total of 9 beds, including one designated for code bed.Patient ratios are 1:2 in ICU and 1:4 in PCU.Equipment includes ventilators, BiPAP, arterial lines, CVP monitoring, central lines, infusion pumps, and cardiac monitors.Common diagnoses include sepsis, ventilated patients on vasopressors, ARDS, ETOH withdrawal, DKA, CHF exacerbation, COPD exacerbation, atrial fibrillation, hypertensive crisis, and overdose.Ideal candidates are flexible, adaptable team players who remain calm under pressure and maintain a positive, helpful attitude.The dress code includes any solid color scrubs, but artificial nails, open-toed shoes, and strong fragrances are not acceptable.