Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,553 per week

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a travel ICU Registered Nurse for an 8-week assignment in Rome, Georgia. This role involves providing critical care to patients in the intensive care unit, with a focus on high-acuity settings and advanced clinical judgment.

About the Role

The ICU Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing and monitoring critically ill patients, operating life-support equipment, administering advanced treatments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. This position requires strong critical care skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to patient safety and professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor critically ill patients, recognizing and responding to subtle changes in patient condition.
• Administer complex medications and treatments in accordance with approved critical care nursing techniques.
• Operate and manage advanced life support equipment.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort in high-acuity ICU environments, addressing physical and emotional needs.
• Record significant conditions, reactions, and interventions; notify providers of changes in patient status.
• Perform and interpret advanced hemodynamic monitoring, including arterial lines, central venous pressure, and pulmonary artery catheters.
• Accurately document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding the ICU environment, treatments, and recovery expectations.
• Communicate closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care.
• Maintain proficiency in critical care procedures and technologies through ongoing education and training.
• Adhere to strict infection control protocols to protect immunocompromised patients.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance ICU patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• One year of recent experience as an ICU RN.
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations.
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) and ACLS (AHA/ARC) certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.
• TNCC or NIHSS certification.

Skills

• Critical thinking, service excellence, and strong interpersonal communication.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating in English.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, with proficiency in PC skills.
• Physical ability to remain stationary, move equipment (50-100 lbs), push, pull, and bend.
• Ability to work effectively with various personnel and maintain professionalism.
• Technical/motor skills to grasp, perform fine manipulation, and assist with procedures.
• Mental resilience to cope with frequent public contact, deadlines, and irregular schedules.
• Visual acuity and effective communication abilities.

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay for travel professionals.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first-day coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1,560 hours.
• Life and short-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) matching.
• Aggressive Refer-a-Friend Bonus Program.
• 24/7 recruiter support.
• Reimbursement for licensure and continuing education units (CEUs).
• Mileage reimbursement.
• License and certification reimbursement.
• Weekly pay.
• Cancelation protection and guaranteed hours.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Continuing education opportunities.

Schedule

• Duration: 8 weeks.
• 36 hours per week.
• 12-hour night shifts.

Pay package is based on 12-hour shifts and 36 hours per week, with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.