Travel Nurse RN - ICU

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor patients in an ICU setting
• Provide direct patient care, including bedside care
• Administer medications
• Order, evaluate, and interpret diagnostic tests, including lab reports and electronic displays
• Manage specialized equipment, including monitoring, adjusting, and ensuring proper functioning of medical devices
• Ensure proper device placement
• Communicate patient conditions to families effectively
• Assess patient needs
• Document care
• Support physician-directed treatments, including patient education and family support

Qualifications

• 1-2 years recent acute care experience
• ACLS, BLS, and NIH certifications
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to handle hazards such as chemicals and infectious diseases
• Additional certifications may be required

Skills

• Strong assessment skills
• Physical stamina
• Ability to handle challenging situations in a fast-paced ICU environment