Travel Coronary Care RN - $2,433 per week
Travel nursing position in Albany, NY. Job ID: 1526001. Employment type: Travel, 13-week assignment.
About the role
We're looking for Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Albany, NY. The right nurse should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. As an ICU Travel Nurse, you'll be responsible for evaluating and monitoring 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. As an ICU RN you will also be providing education and support to patient families, possibly for long-term care needs.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic bedside care.
- 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.
Requirements
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- 2 years recent acute care experience
- Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment
Physical Requirements
- Able to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty
- Able to easily lift 20 pounds
- May require lifting up to 50 pounds for patient moving/lifting
- Potential exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases
- May treat patients who are confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative
Schedule
- 13-week assignment
- 36 hours per week
- 12-hour night shifts
Pay package based on 12-hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed hours
- Continuing