RN - ICU

Cynet HealthStaff; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff seeks an RN for ICU staffing for a 13-week contract. Shift is day, with 12-hour hours. Prior ICU experience is required, and NCLEX-licensure must be active.

ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications are required or preferred. Position includes on-site responsibilities with patient care for ICU and telemetry units. Ideal candidate will handle 3:1 patient ratios, collaborate with charge nurses, and participate in on-call rotations approximately every 6 weeks.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of ICU experience.
• Current nursing license (RN).
• ACLS and BLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for ICU and telemetry patients.
• Administer medications and perform frequent titrations.
• Perform neurological assessments for TNK patients.
• Coordinate with charge nurses and medical management.

Skills

ICU nursing

Vital signs monitoring

Telemetry

Medication administration

ECG/ABG interpretation

Education

RN license

Tools

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Job description

RN - ICU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: ICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required

License: Must have valid nursing license

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Must-Have: Previous charge experience preferred

Description:May have low acuity ICU patients or high acuity telemetry patients.ICU experience is required.Shift consists of 3x12 hour shifts with on-call once every 6 weeks.6 weekend shifts are required per 6 week period.Candidates should be available to start within the next 3-5 weeks.

Patient ratios are typically 3:1.Daily census on the unit is approximately 20 patients.This unit has in-room continuous cardiac and vital sign monitoring.Patients may require cardiac IV infusions, including frequent titrations.Frequent neurological assessments may be necessary for patients receiving TNK administration.Additional patient care includes management of high oxygen requirements and temporary pacemakers.RNs will update charge nurses on patient conditions and independently consult with medical management regarding patient changes.Patient care is RN-driven with support from PCTs.The unit includes interdisciplinary support from various teams.Desired skills include managing arterial lines, central lines, and performing blood product administration.Knowledge of interpreting arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias is necessary.Experience with managing various medical procedures and devices is important for this role.Candidates should possess skills in monitoring and administering medications and treatments.