Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,093 per week
About the role
We're looking for Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Kearney, NE. 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.
- Stand and walk for long periods of time; bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.
- Easily lift 20 pounds; moving or lifting patients may require up to 50 pounds.
- Face hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases and treat patients that may be confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative.
Requirements
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- NIH certification
- 1‑2 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 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.
Schedule
13‑week assignment, 36 hours per week, 12‑hour day shifts.