RN - ICU

Cynet Health; Freeport (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an ICU RN for a 13-week assignment in an ICU with 8 beds and 1:2-3 nurse-to-patient ratios depending on acuity. The role includes running codes and titrating multiple drips, with telemetry oversight and 24/7 coverage. A minimum of 2 years ICU experience and an active RN license are required; ACLS/BLS and NIHSS are expected.

Travel experience is highly preferred. Shifts are 12-hour days (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM) with potential floating to med-surg, tele, or ER.

Qualifications

• Experience in ICU nursing required.
• Code Blue Command experience is a plus.
• Phlebotomy experience is beneficial.
• Ability to run codes and titrate drips.
• Familiarity with Meditech is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide ICU-level nursing care with 1:2-3 nurse-to-patient ratios based on acuity.
• Lead and participate in codes and titration of medications.
• Monitor telemetry and manage patient care around the clock with unit support staff.
• Coordinate with nursing supervisor and charge nurse for patient assignments and coverage.

Skills

ICU nursing experience

Code blue management

Medication titration

Phlebotomy

Meditech familiarity

Education

RN license

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Tools

Meditech

Job description

RN - ICU

Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)

Specialty: ICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12-Hour Days

Hours per Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Experience: Minimum of 2 years in ICU

License: Required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

• Experience in ICU nursing
• Code Blue Command experience is a plus
• Phlebotomy experience is beneficial
• Ability to run codes and titrate drips
• Familiarity with Meditech is advantageous

Description:

This position is for an ICU Registered Nurse.

The ICU has 8 beds with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2-3, depending on patient acuity.

Common diagnoses include sepsis, general medical, general surgical, stroke, DKA, pneumonia, alcohol withdrawal, and post-cath recovery.

ICU nurses are responsible for running codes; the unit has tele nurses who can assist during a code.

Nurses are expected to titrate medications including Levo, Neo, Propofol, Fentanyl, Precedex, Insulin, and TNK, along with some medication mixing.

Charge nurses take patient assignments, and there is a nursing supervisor on duty.

Care support staff, including a unit secretary and CNA, are available when needed.

Clientist coverage is provided 24/7.

Nurses are responsible for telemetry strips with no monitor tech available.

Travel experience in ICU is highly preferred.

Weekend and holiday rotations are required.

There may be floating requirements to med-surg, tele, or ER environments.

Scrub colors are professional and any color is acceptable.

Department-specific orientation and resource support for documentation are provided.

All travelers with previous employment at the facility must disclose it.