Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU Step-Down

Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI ); Upper Township (NJ); On-site; USD 78,523; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for an ICU Step-Down role in Neptune, NJ. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of RN experience in a major acute care hospital setting and relevant certifications. This temporary position offers a pay rate of $57/hr on W2 and works from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The role emphasizes patient-centered care with responsibilities including planning and documenting nursing care.

Qualifications

• RN experience working in a MS/Tele unit in a major acute care hospital setting.
• Required certifications: ACLS-AHA, NIHSS, BLS-AHA.

Responsibilities

• Plans and documents nursing care based on patient’s needs.
• Identifies patient needs for assessment and planning.
• Documents care according to standards of practice.

Skills

Strong MS/Tele background

2 years prior RN experience

Education

ASN

BSN

Tools

Telemetry

Ventilator

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU Step-Down role at Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI )

Job Location: Neptune, NJ

Job Duration: 2-3 Months (possibility of extension)

Shift: 7:00am - 7:30pm

Payrate: $57/ hr on w2

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse is responsible for evaluating patients and assisting physicians with patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and documents nursing care based on patient’s needs.
• Identifies patient needs and determines priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Develops, implements and coordinates individualized plan of care for patients assigned through initial and on-going assessments.
• Initiates assessment based on the patient’s problems or needs, the physician’s medical diagnosis, and the functional health framework.
• Performs therapeutic nursing interventions.
• Manages care of patients.
• Documents care based on standards of care and practice, patient acuity, and/or clinical priorities.
• Advocates for evidence-based practice care standards and supports adoption of evidence-based practices and innovations in care delivery.
• Provides patient centric care in alignment with professional nursing practice model.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Float to units within competency as required.
• Cardiac Vascular & Post Surgical Stepdown Unit.

Education and Licensure

• Required Education: ASN
• Preferred Education: BSN
• Required Certifications & Licensure:
  • ACLS-AHA
  • NIHSS
  • BLS-AHA
  • CEU Contact Stroke 4 Hours
  • Telemetry
  • NJ State Professional Registered Nurse license or multi-state compact license

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years prior RN experience working in a MS/Tele unit in a major acute care hospital setting
• Must have a strong MS/Tele background

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Ventilator
• Post-cardiac surgery experience
• Post-surgical experience