ICU Registered Nurse - Travel

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Green City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking a Critical Care Nurse (ICU) to provide specialized nursing care to critically ill patients in a hospital ICU. You will assess patient conditions, respond to life-threatening events, and monitor vital signs and overall status.

The role requires RN licensure with ICU experience, strong assessment and emergency response skills, proficiency with IV therapy and IV pumps, and the ability to collaborate with a high-acuity team to ensure safe

Qualifications

• RN license with ICU/critical care experience.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and emergency response skills.
• Proficiency with IV therapy and medication administration.
• Ability to manage complex patient needs in a high-acuity team.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough patient assessments and report changes to the healthcare team.
• Administer IV fluids, medications, and treatments per clinical protocols.
• Assist with and support diagnostic testing as ordered.
• Provide rapid interventions during emergencies and coordinate care effectively.
• Monitor ICU equipment and ensure safe operation.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient safety and infection control standards.

Skills

ICU/critical care

Assessment & monitoring

IV therapy

Emergency response

ICU equipment safety

Education

RN licensure

Tools

IV pumps

Job description

Critical Care Nurse (ICU)
Provide specialized nursing care to critically ill patients in a hospital intensive care unit. Assess patient condition and respond promptly to life-threatening situations, while monitoring vital signs and overall status.

Critical Care Nurse (ICU)
Provide specialized nursing care to critically ill patients in a hospital intensive care unit. Assess patient condition and respond promptly to life-threatening situations, while monitoring vital signs and overall status.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform thorough patient assessments and report changes to the healthcare team.
• Administer IV fluids, medications, and treatments per clinical protocols.
• Assist with and support diagnostic testing as ordered.
• Provide rapid interventions during emergencies and coordinate care effectively.
• Monitor and ensure ICU equipment is functioning properly and used safely.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse licensure with ICU/critical care experience.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and emergency response skills.
• Proficiency with IV therapy, medication administration, and patient monitoring.
• Ability to manage complex patient needs and work effectively in a high-acuity team environment.
• Knowledge of ICU equipment and safety best practices.