Travel ICU RN - $1,891 per week

About the role

We're looking for Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Henderson, NC. The right nurse should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and monitoring patients in an Intensive Care Unit setting.
• Providing the most direct care to patients in life‑threatening situations.
• Documenting and providing physician‑directed care.
• Assessing and implementing patient care plans.
• Delegating to other care providers as appropriate.
• Providing education and support to patient families, possibly for long‑term care needs.
• Providing basic bedside care.
• Preparing, administering and recording prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
• Ordering and evaluating diagnostic tests.
• Taking samples for lab work, ordering corresponding lab work and interpreting reports.
• Monitoring and adjusting specialized equipment, and interpreting and recording electronic displays.
• Ensuring proper placement and functioning of catheters, leads and tubing.
• Communicating patients' conditions to family members.
• 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 of up to 50 pounds at times.
• Facing hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases and treating patients that may be confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative.

Requirements

• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• PALS certification
• Minimum 2 years recent acute care experience (1‑2 years as noted)
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

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

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

Duration: 13 weeks. Shift: 12 hours, nights. Hours per week: 36 hours.