Intensive Care Unit - ICU RN - Travel Nurse

TotalMed; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency seeks an ICU RN travel nurse in Pittsfield, MA. Candidate must have ACLS and BLS certifications, along with recent acute care experience. The role includes evaluating and monitoring patients in critical conditions, providing direct care, and supporting families. This full-time position requires physical stamina and adaptability in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years recent acute care experience preferred.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor patients in an ICU setting.
• Provide physician-directed care and assess patient care plans.
• Educate and support patient families.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

Acute care experience

Job description

Intensive Care Unit - ICU RN - Travel Nurse

Immediate travel nurse opening in Pittsfield, MA. The right nurse should have 1‑2 years recent acute care experience.

Responsibilities

As an ICU Travel Nurse, you will evaluate and monitor 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. You will also provide education and support to patient families, possibly for long‑term care needs.

• 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.
• Provide basic bedside care.

Physical Requirements

Stand and walk for long periods of time, bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. Lift 20 lbs easily; patient lifting up to 50 lbs may be required. You 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, 2 Years

Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Employment Details

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Health Care Provider