Travel ICU RN - $1,992 per week

About the role

TotalMed is seeking an Intensive Care Unit RN for an immediate travel nursing opening in Tulsa, OK. The right nurse should have recent acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor patients in an Intensive Care Unit setting
• Provide the most direct care to patients in life-threatening situations
• Document and provide physician-directed care
• Assess and implement patient care plans
• Delegate to other care providers as appropriate
• Provide education and support to patient families, possibly for long-term care needs
• 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

• 1-2 years recent acute care experience
• ACLS, BLS, NIH certifications
• 3 years of experience (noted in posting)
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty
• Able to easily lift 20 pounds; moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times
• Ability to treat patients that may be confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative

Schedule

• 16-week duration
• 36 hours per week
• 12-hour day 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