Intensive Care Unit - ICU RN - Travel Nurse

TotalMed; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing firm is seeking an Intensive Care Unit RN for a full-time position in Merced, CA. The ideal candidate will have an RN license and relevant certifications. Responsibilities include monitoring patients, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care. This entry-level role offers a unique opportunity within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of recent acute care experience.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty.
• Capability to lift 20 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable with exposure to chemicals, infectious diseases, and potentially agitated patients.
• Exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases in ICU settings.
• Strong communication with patients' families.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor patients in an ICU setting.
• Provide basic bedside care.
• Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medication.
• Order and evaluate diagnostic tests.
• Communicate patients' conditions to family members.
• Document care plans and delegate tasks as appropriate.
• Communicate patient conditions to families.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN) license

ACLS certification

BLS certification

NIH certification

Education

RN license

ACLS

BLS

NIH certifications

Job description

Intensive Care Unit – ICU RN – Travel Nurse

TotalMed – Merced, CA – Immediate opening.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor patients in an ICU setting.
• Provide basic bedside care.
• Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medication; report 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.
• Provide education and support to patient families, possibly for long-term care needs.
• Delegate care to other healthcare providers as appropriate.
• Document and provide physician-directed care; assess and implement patient care plans.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• 1–2 years of recent acute care experience.
• ACLS, BLS, NIH certifications.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty.
• Capability to lift 20 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable with exposure to chemicals, infectious diseases, and potentially agitated patients.

Other Information

Entry-level position, full-time employment within a staffing and recruiting firm.