Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,364 per week

About the role

TotalMed is seeking an experienced Intensive Care Unit RN for an immediate travel nursing opening in Yakima, WA. The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor patients in an Intensive Care Unit setting
• Provide the most direct care to patients in life-threatening situations
• Document and provide physician-directed care
• Assess and implement patient care plans
• Delegate to other care providers as appropriate
• Provide 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

• 1-2 years recent acute care experience
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment

Physical demands & work environment

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to bend, lean and stoop without difficulty
• Ability to easily lift 20 pounds
• Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times
• May face hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases
• May treat patients that may be confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative

Schedule

• 17 weeks duration
• 36 hours per week
• 12 hour night shifts

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