RN - CCU

Cynet Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an RN for the Critical Care Unit on a 13-week assignment in New Haven, CT. You will work day shifts (12-hour) with a 1:3 patient ratio in a high-acuity environment and may float to the ICU as needed.

Requirements include 2+ years of nursing experience, ACLS and BLS certification, and prior charge nurse responsibilities. Proficiency in arterial line management, ventilator care, ABG interpretation, and PPE isolation protocols is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years nursing experience
• ACLS and BLS certifications
• Must-have previous charge experience
• Experience with arterial line management and care of ventilated patients
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE protocols

Responsibilities

• Assigned to step-down unit with 1:3 day ratio; may cover ICU as needed
• Provide central line care and management and continuous IV sedation
• Interpret arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in a high-acuity environment
• Floating to other units as required; travel experience is an asset

Skills

Critical care

Charge nurse

Arterial line management

Ventilator care

ABG interpretation

Job description

RN - CCU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Critical Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS

Must-Have: Previous charge experience

Description:The Registered Nurse will primarily have step-down unit assignments.The average patient ratio is 1:3 during the day.The nurse may occasionally cover the Intensive Care Unit as needed.Floating to other units is possible.Call requirements may apply.The RN should have experience with arterial line management and care of ventilated patients.The nurse will be responsible for central line care and management, as well as continuous IV sedation.Interpretation of arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias is necessary.Isolation precautions and personal protective equipment protocols must be followed.Management of dysrhythmias and care of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure is expected.A collaborative interdisciplinary support system is in place.Patient diagnoses will include acute respiratory failure, sepsis, liver and renal failure, post-cardiac arrest, and GI bleed.The Intensive Care Unit operates under a 1:1 or 2:1 patient ratio, unless extenuating circumstances arise.The step-down unit maintains a 3:1 patient ratio.Support staff includes patient care assistants, with a designated charge RN for the unit.This position requires the ability to work in a high-acuity environment.Travel experience is an asset, but first-time travelers are welcome to apply.