Intensive Care Unit - ICU RN - Travel Nurse

Travel Nurse Across America; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking an experienced ICU Travel Nurse for an immediate opening in Kansas City, MO. Candidates should have 1-2 years of acute care experience and relevant certifications. Responsibilities include monitoring patients in life-threatening conditions, administering medications, and communicating with families. This role also requires physical stamina and the ability to lift patients as necessary.

Benefits

Sick Leave Accrual

Mental Health Support

Health Benefits Available on Day One

401(k) Available

Travel reimbursement up to $1000

Qualifications

• 1-2 years recent acute care experience required.
• Must have ACLS, BLS certifications.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor patients in the ICU.
• Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication.
• Order and evaluate diagnostic tests.
• Communicate patients' conditions to family members.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

NIH

Acute care experience

Job description

* Weekly Total is for informational purposes, based on contracted weekly hours, and includes hourly wages plus reimbursements for housing, meal and incidental expenses.

TNAA Offers

Sick Leave Accrual in All 50 States

Mental Health Support

Health Benefits Available on Day One

401(k) Available

Expert Support on All Aspects of Your Assignment

Continuing Education

Your Way Is Paid

Drug Screens

Credentials

Licensure

Health/Medical Compliance Items

Travel reimbursement available up to $1000

We\'re looking for Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Kansas City, MO. The right nurse should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

As an ICU Travel Nurse, you\'ll be responsible for evaluating and monitoring patients in an Intensive Care Unit setting. ICU RNs provide the most direct care to patients in life-threatening situations, documenting and providing physician-directed care, assessing and implementing patient care plans, and delegating to other care providers as appropriate. As an ICU RN you will also be providing education and support to patient families, possibly for long-term care needs.

As an ICU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• 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.

We\'re looking for Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Kansas City, MO. The right nurse should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

As an ICU Travel Nurse, you\'ll be responsible for evaluating and monitoring patients in an Intensive Care Unit setting. ICU RNs provide the most direct care to patients in life-threatening situations, documenting and providing physician-directed care, assessing and implementing patient care plans, and delegating to other care providers as appropriate. As an ICU RN you will also be providing education and support to patient families, possibly for long-term care needs.

As an ICU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• 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.

ICU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. RNs may face hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases and will treat patients that may be confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative.

Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, NIH, 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.