RN - ICU

Cynet Health; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced RN for ICU/PCU travel assignment in Gig Harbor, WA. The 13-week shift is 12-hour nights with a 36-hour weekly load. Must have ICU/PCU experience and current ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications.

The unit features ICU-level care with strong support from on-site intensivists and hospitalists, 24/7 respiratory therapy, and a focus on teamwork and flexible staffing. RNs perform primary care with aide support.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years ICU/PCU experience.
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced critical care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide ICU/PCU nursing care with 2:1 ICU nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Titrat e drips such as Levo, Vaso, Epi, Dilt, Amio, Dopa, Dobut as prescribed.
• Collaborate with hospitalists and intensivists; on-site 24/7 coverage.

Skills

Team focus

Flexible mindset

Education

RN license

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Job description

RN - ICU

Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)

Specialty: ICU/PCU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12-Hour Nights

Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Must-Have: Team focus and a flexible mindset.

Description:The clinical team will interview candidates, and if chosen, an offer will be extended on behalf of the facility.The unit has 16 beds.The nurse-to-patient ratios are 2:1 for ICU level of care and 3:1 for PCU level of care.Candidates are required to have ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.Common diagnoses include ARDS, COVID, Sepsis, TNK strokes, and ETOH withdrawal.Candidates must have experience titrating drips.Common titratable medications include Levo, Vaso, Epi, Dilt, Amio, Dopa, and Dobut.Charge nurses do not take assignments, but they run code blue.Efforts are made to staff a charge nurse to provide breaks for all RN staff.There is one nurse aide for every 16 patients.RNs perform primary care with the aid of a nurse aide.A hospitalist is in-house 24/7, and an intensivist is in-house from 07:00 to 19:00 with on-call support from 17:00 to 19:00.There is 24/7 respiratory therapy available in the unit.All types of ventilators, CPAP, and BiPAP equipment are utilized.Tele/monitor technicians are present 24/7, and RNs are required to read their own strips using Philips monitors.The unit employs team scheduling but cannot guarantee block scheduling.Weekend requirements will be based on unit needs/demands.Holiday requirements are present, but not all will be required.There is no call or standby requirement.Floating historically occurs to medical-surgical units with a 5:1 ratio.Dress code includes navy scrub color.Unit-specific orientation for EPIC is required for those new to the system.No CCRT is required at this time but may become necessary in the future.The facility can cancel up to 4 shifts during the 13-week assignment.