Travel Neuro ICU RN - $2,289 per week

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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 shifts, days

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