Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,432 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Hermiston, Oregon. The position is an immediate opening requiring 1-2 years of 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, documenting and providing physician‑directed care.
• Assess and implement patient care plans and 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.
• 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

• 1‑2 years recent acute care experience.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• PALS certification.
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment (e.g., 3 years of experience as noted).

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

Schedule

• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36 hours
• Shift: 12‑hour nights