Title: | Travel Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit | $2,168.00 Per Week 36 Hours | All Shifts |
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ID: | 2552 |
City: | N/A |
State: | IL - Illinois |
Travel Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit | $2,168.00 Per Week 36 Hours | All Shifts
Location: Jerseyville, IL
Company Overview: Provizor federal is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and fostering a supportive work environment for our staff. We prioritize patient-centered care, innovation, and professional development. As we continue to expand our services, we are seeking a passionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our Travel Critical Care Unit team.
Position Overview: We are currently seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the Critical Care Unit. The ICU Nurse is responsible for providing specialized care to critically ill patients in the intensive care unit. Working in a high-acuity environment, the ICU nurse assesses, monitors, and manages patients with complex medical conditions, ensuring timely interventions, continuity of care, and optimal patient outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of critically ill patients, including monitoring vital signs, neurological status, and hemodynamic parameters to detect changes or deterioration in condition.
- Monitor and manage mechanical ventilation, including ventilator settings, oxygenation, and airway management, in collaboration with respiratory therapists and physicians.
- Administer medications, intravenous infusions, and blood products as prescribed, titrating doses and monitoring responses to optimize therapeutic outcomes and minimize adverse effects.
- Perform advanced nursing procedures, such as arterial line insertion, central venous catheterization, and hemodynamic monitoring, following evidence-based protocols and maintaining aseptic technique.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and social workers, to develop and implement individualized care plans, coordinate interventions, and facilitate communication among team members.
- Respond rapidly to medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, respiratory distress, and other life-threatening situations, initiating appropriate interventions, and coordinating resuscitation efforts according to established protocols.
- Maintain accurate and detailed electronic medical records, documenting assessments, interventions, responses to treatment, and changes in patient status to ensure continuity of care and facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.
- Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required depending on the setting.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in critical care or intensive care nursing preferred.
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and prioritize tasks efficiently in a high-stress environment.
- Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Working Conditions:
- High-acuity environment with exposure to critically ill patients, medical emergencies, and life-saving interventions.
- Physical demands including standing for long periods, lifting and transferring patients, and exposure to infectious diseases and hazardous materials.
- Collaboration with a diverse team of healthcare professionals in a multidisciplinary setting.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
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