Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,236 per week at Great Plains Health summary:
Travel Nurse RN focusing on critical care in an ICU and PCU setting. Responsible for managing patient care with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 in ICU and 1:4 in PCU, including staff coordination and treatment involving heavy cath lab procedures and various diagnoses. Must hold ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications with the ability to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Certification Details
ACLSBLSNIHSS
Job Details
Job Summary: Critical Care nursing position at Great Plains Health, focusing on PCU with float to ICU.Department: Critical CareNumber of Beds: 32Nurse/Patient Ratios: ICU 1:2, PCU 1:4, MedSurg 1:5Common diagnoses include: Heavy cath lab procedures, sepsis, neurosurgery, drug & alcohol abuse, COPD, CHF.
Job Requirements
Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSSExperience: First time traveler okay. Prefer ICU background, otherwise must have PCU background.Must be able to titrate drips.Comfortable taking PCU (1:4) or MedSurg (1:5) patients.
Schedule Information
12Hr shifts: 545a-6p & 545p-6aSchedule is out for 6-weeks at a time, 2 weeks in advance.Weekend Requirements: At least every other, if not most all weekendsHoliday Requirements: Varies, but usually will staff into holidays as needed.
Unit Specific Information
Floating Requirements: No floating outside of this mixed unit.Scrub Color: Royal blue scrubs.Unit specific orientation includes hospital orientation and training for 2 shifts on the unit.
Additional Details
Charge Nurse on each shift: 1 charge nurse every shift, only takes patients if necessary.Hospitalist in house 24/7 for their patients.RT in ICU 24/7 with necessary equipment.
Keywords:
Travel Nurse, ICU Nurse, Critical Care Nurse, Registered Nurse, ACLS Certification, BLS Certification, NIHSS Certification, Patient Care, Medical Surgical Nursing, Healthcare
