RN - ICU

Cynet HealthStaff; Bastrop (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking an ICU RN for a 13-week assignment in Bastrop, LA. You will work night shifts (7 p.m.–7 a.m.), float to the medical-surgical unit and occasionally to the emergency department, with low-to-moderate acuity patient care and minimal ventilator management.

Active state licensure, BLS and ACLS are required. Housing is limited in the area and travelers should plan accordingly. ASAP start preferred.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years ICU experience
• Active state licensure required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required

Responsibilities

• Willing to float to medical–surgical unit and occasionally to ER
• Night shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Handle low patient acuity with occasional telemetry if needed
• Travel assignment with limited housing; may need to look in nearby locations for availability

Skills

ICU experience

Education

Active state licensure

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

RN - ICU

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Intensive Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: 4 or 5 years ICU experience

License: Active state licensure required

Certifications: BLS and ACLS AHA certifications required

Must-Have:

Must be willing to float to medical surgical unit and occasionally to emergency room.Must be aware that this ICU is more of a PCU/Stepdown unit.

Description:ICU RN needed for night shifts, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., three shifts per week.ASAP start is required.Patient acuity is low, and the nurse may need to float to Telemetry if there are no ICU patients.Patient types include GI, DKA, chest pain, CHF, and pneumonia.Minimal ventilator management is expected.This assignment is suitable for someone with modest ICU experience.The unit is designed for close monitoring of seriously ill or recovering patients.Housing is limited in the area, and travelers might need to look in nearby locations for availability.