Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse

* *RN ICU* * *Yavapai Regional Medical Center - West* * *Prescott, AZ* * *3X12 - Nights* * *13 Weeks Contract* * *Pay: $2,400 - $2,445* *Job Summary* We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Travel Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse to provide specialized critical care services across various healthcare settings. The ideal candidate will possess extensive ICU experience, including Level I and Level II trauma centers, and demonstrate proficiency in managing complex patient needs. As a Travel ICU Nurse, you will deliver exceptional patient care, perform advanced assessments, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal health outcomes during short-term assignments in diverse locations. *Duties* * Provide comprehensive critical care to patients in the ICU, including those requiring ventilator support, cardiac catheterization, or trauma medicine interventions. * Monitor vital signs, conduct physical examinations, and perform advanced assessments utilizing physiology knowledge and medical terminology expertise. * Administer medications, IV infusions, and injections while adhering to aseptic techniques and HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality. * Manage airway support with ventilators, perform tube feeding procedures, and execute emergency interventions such as airway management and acute pain management. * Document patient care accurately using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems like Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks; ensure compliance with NCQA standards and ICD coding protocols. * Collaborate with physicians and specialists in infectious disease care, hospice & palliative medicine, or behavioral health to develop tailored treatment plans. * Assist with diagnostic evaluations including laboratory testing, specimen collection/processing, sonography, or medical imaging as needed. * Participate in discharge planning, case management, and health coaching to promote recovery and long-term wellness across inpatient and outpatient settings. *Qualifications* * Valid RN license with current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). * Extensive ICU experience, preferably within Level I or Level II trauma centers; critical care transport experience is a plus. * Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner; familiarity with ICD-9/ICD-10 coding standards. * Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, infection control practices, and aseptic techniques essential for high-quality patient care. * Experience working with individuals with disabilities or developmental disabilities is advantageous; familiarity with geriatrics, memory care, or dementia care is desirable. * Ability to adapt quickly to new environments while maintaining excellent patient assessment skills and attention to detail. * Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced hospital medicine or emergency room settings. Join our team of compassionate healthcare professionals committed to delivering expert critical care across diverse environments while advancing your career through dynamic travel nursing opportunities! Pay: $2,400.00 - $2,445.00 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Vision insurance Application Question(s): * Candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity within the past year. Experience: * ICU: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person