Travel ICU RN - $1,996 per week

About the role

We're looking for Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Mayfield Heights, OH. The right nurse should have 1-2 years 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, documenting and providing 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.
• BLS, ACLS, NIH certifications.
• 1.5 Years of experience (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 patients may require lifting up to 50 pounds at times.
• May face hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases.
• Will treat patients that may be confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative.

Schedule

• Duration: 13 weeks.
• 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.