Travel RN - ICU

Details 8-bed ICU within a hospital setting Patient population includes cardiovascular, respiratory failure, sepsis/septic shock, neurological conditions, post-surgical, and metabolic/endocrine emergencies Adult and geriatric patient population (ages 18 and older) Proficiency with vasopressors, sedation/analgesia, cardiac, insulin, heparin, sodium bicarbonate, electrolyte replacement, paralytics, and thrombolytic drips required Experience with PICC lines, A-lines, dialysis lines, chest tubes, NG tubes, Foley catheters, JP drains, and wound vacs required Experience with CRRT and mechanical ventilation required Oxygen modalities include nasal cannula, mask, non-rebreather, HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP, ventilator, nebulizer treatments, inline suction, and vent weaning Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM Every third weekend required No on-call responsibilities May float to a 24-bed PCU/Med-Surg unit (RN and PCT support available on that unit) Epic EHR experience preferred RN-only staffing on the ICU; house supervisor support available Requirements Active OH RN license or compact RN license currently in hand Current BLS and ACLS certifications required Minimum 3 years of ICU experience required Minimum 2 years of travel nursing experience at a similar acuity level required Proof of address required (acceptable documents: Driver's License, Voter Registration Card, Federal Income Tax Return with primary state of residence, Military Form DD-2058, or W-2 from U. S. Government) 1 supervisory reference required Full SSN and date of birth (MM/DD) required Nursys license verification required Copies of certifications required Additional Information Pass/fail EKG/dysrhythmia exam required on the first day; two attempts allowed and a study guide will be provided Responsibilities include hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, CRRT, and management of patients with multi-system organ failure May assist with insertion of intra-aortic balloon pumps, chest tubes, Impella devices, and transvenous/temporary pacing Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for the travel pay rate Local candidates are not accepted