Intensive Care Nurse (ITU)

Pulse; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Greater London is seeking registered and experienced Intensive Care Nurses for flexible shifts. This role requires NMC registration and recent NHS experience in the ITU sector. Key responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and planning patient care. The agency offers benefits such as weekly pay options, online shift management, free training, and support from a dedicated team. Ideal candidates should have the right to work in the UK and be available for various shift patterns.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Free uniform

Access to high-quality training

Qualifications

• You must have valid NMC registration.
• At least 6 months recent UK NHS experience within the ITU Sector.
• Ability to provide a clinical reference as well as covering the last three years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Assist patients with their daily living activities.
• Regular assessment and monitoring of patients' vital signs.
• Administer medication via different routes.
• Recognise patient deterioration and escalate care.

Skills

Valid NMC registration

Recent UK NHS experience in ITU

Ability to provide clinical reference

Enhanced DBS documentation

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Pulse are looking for registered and experienced Band 5 & 6 Registered Intensive Care Nurses in the Euston area.

At Pulse, we understand that being an Intensive Care Nurse can be challenging. We want to take the hassle out of everything that can feel like a chore, such as booking shifts, completing timesheets, and feeling there’s a lack of stability. We’re here to help ITU Nurses like you, navigate difficult situations and provide support through tough times, so you can focus on the job you love doing.

Get the freedom to work how you want, when you want with our flexible shifts available from Monday through to Sunday. With Pulse you can plan ahead with our block bookings, available to book up to 3 months in advance.

Pulse Nursing have recently secured a Tier 0 status with five well established trusts in North Central London. Having a Tier 0 status means that we receive advanced notice of shifts before other agencies, with exclusivity of these shifts.

We are offering a variety of shift patterns, including the option of full-time equivalent hours, in the Euston area (closest station is Warren Street) paying between £20.00 – £33.00 p / hour PAYE.

Intensive Care Nurse responsibilities include:

• Plan, implement and evaluate care
• Assist patients with their activities of daily living
• Regular assessment and monitoring of patient’s vital signs
• Perform different types of observations and use of different monitoring systems
• Use and ensure working function of varied medical equipment such as ventilators, infusions pumps, feeding pumps, monitors
• Administer medication via different routes
• Care for patient receiving invasive and non-invasive ventilation
• Recognise patient deterioration and timely escalation of care
• Communicate effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team, patients, and relatives
• Work as part of a team
• Make appropriate referrals and prepare patient for discharge or transfer
• Keep accurate and timely patient records and follow local policies and procedures

To be considered for this role you will need to have:

• Valid NMC registration
• At least 6 months recent UK NHS experience within the ITU Sector
• Ability to provide a clinical reference as well as covering the last three years of employment.
• Able to provide an enhanced DBS or documents to apply for one.
• Right to work within the UK – proof will be required.

In return Pulse Nursing will offer you the following benefits:

• Weekly Pay / Daily Payroll options
• A range of payment options available: PAYE, PSC / LTD and Umbrella
• Our online app ‘ipoint’ allows you to view and book shifts 24 / 7, helping to manage your availability, view pay rates and pay slips.
• Access to additional voluntary free high-quality training and development
• Free uniform
• First class support and advice from a dedicated team that specialises in your area of expertise
• Uncapped Recommend a Friend scheme – earn up to £500 per referral

If you feel your expertise is suited to this role, please apply today and our team will be in touch to discuss it with you in more detail.