Travel ICU RN - $2,599 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Livingston, Texas. The position is for 6 weeks, 48 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts. Employment type is travel, with an immediate opening. The specialty is ICU - Intensive Care Unit, discipline RN. The right nurse should have 1‑2 years of 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
• Standing and walking for long periods of time, as well as bending, leaning and stooping without difficulty
• Easily lifting 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

• 1‑2 years of recent acute care experience
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• 3 years of experience (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 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

12‑hour night shifts, 48 hours per week.