Travel ICU RN - $2,919 per week

About the role

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

Responsibilities

As an ICU Travel Nurse, you'll be responsible for evaluating and monitoring patients in an Intensive Care Unit setting, providing direct care in life‑threatening situations, documenting and following physician‑directed care, assessing and implementing patient care plans, delegating to other care providers as appropriate, and educating and supporting patient families 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.
• Stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.
• Lift up to 20 pounds routinely; moving or lifting patients may require up to 50 pounds.
• Face hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases.
• Treat patients that may be confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative.

Requirements

• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• NIH certification
• Minimum 2 years recent acute care 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 a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

Duration: 13 weeks; 48 hours per week; Shift: 12‑hour nights; Employment type: Travel.