Travel Medical Surgical ICU RN - $2,248 per week

About the role

Specialty: MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit. Discipline: RN. Duration: 13 weeks. 36 hours per week. Shift: 12 hours, nights. Employment Type: Travel.

We're looking for Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in New London, NH. 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. ICU RNs provide the most direct care to patients in life-threatening situations, documenting and providing physician-directed care, assessing and implementing patient care plans, and delegating to other care providers as appropriate. As an ICU RN you will also be providing 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

• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• 3 years of experience

Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Physical demands

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty
• Ability to easily lift 20 pounds
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when moving or lifting patients
• Exposure to chemicals, infectious diseases, and patients who may be confused, agitated, or uncooperative

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

Schedule

12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week.