RN - ICU

Cynet HealthStaff; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking an experienced RN for an ICU assignment in the SICU, 13 weeks, with 12-hour days. The unit is a 10-bed setting handling respiratory failure, stroke, sepsis and other critical conditions; nurse-to-patient ratio 1:2.

Travel-friendly program, requires 2+ years acute care, active Louisiana RN license, BLS/ACLS/NIHSS certifications. No phlebotomy on unit; float to med-surg as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in acute care.
• Louisiana RN license required.
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required.
• Stroke experience and ventilator management essential.

Skills

Stroke experience

Ventilator management

Intubation support

Central line care

Foley management

NGT feeding

EKG competency

Education

Louisiana RN license

Job description

RN - ICU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: SICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12-Hour Days

Hours per Shift: 36

Experience: Minimum 2 years in acute care

License: Required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

• Stroke experience
• Ventilator management
• Assist with intubation and extubation
• Central venous line management and placement
• Foley catheter management
• Tube feedings via NGT or PEG
• Ability to pass an EKG competency exam

Description:The unit has 10 beds and treats a variety of patient types, including respiratory failure, stroke, sepsis, renal failure, diabetes, neuro cases, and surgical patients.The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2.There is no phlebotomy service on the unit, but an IV/VAT team is available for PICC and midline placements.A charge nurse will take a patient assignment in addition to their leadership duties.Support staff includes a respiratory therapist available 24/7 and hospitalists in-house.The charting system used is Meditech Expanse, with Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing.Travelers should expect to float to stepdown and med-surg units as needed to ensure comfortability.Scheduling includes a weekend rotation of every other weekend, working four days one week and three days the next week.Requests for time off are limited to one weekend per contract and a maximum of seven days.Working two of three major holidays is required.Professionalism is a mandatory requirement; cell phone usage in patient care areas is prohibited, earbuds cannot be worn, and eating at desks is not allowed.Scrub color is pewter, with t-shirts in gray, white, or black.Badges must be worn above the waist and visible at all times.The work culture is traveler-friendly.