Travel ICU RN - $1,726 per week

About the role

TotalMed is seeking an Intensive Care Unit RN for an immediate travel nursing opening in Oklahoma City, OK. The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. 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. ICU RNs also provide 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
• 1 year of recent acute care experience
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment

Physical demands

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty
• Ability to easily lift 20 pounds
• Moving or lifting patients may require lifting up to 50 pounds at times
• May face hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases
• May treat patients who are confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative

Schedule

• 13-week duration
• 36 hours per week
• 12-hour night shifts

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1