RN - ICU

Cynet Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for ICU coverage. The 32-bed unit operates with a 2:1 patient ratio and uses Meditech for documentation. The schedule includes three 12-hour shifts with alternating weekends, and nurses may float to similar units as needed.

Candidates should have advanced hemodynamic and ventilator management skills and prior trauma, stroke, and post-op care experience. The unit is a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Level 1 Trauma Center.

Qualifications

• Must have advanced hemodynamic and ventilator management skills.
• Experience with trauma patient management and IV vasoactive medications administration.
• Experience with chest tube placement, ventilator management, post-op care, and cardiac rhythm identification.

Responsibilities

• Provide ICU nursing care in a 32-bed unit with a 2:1 patient ratio.
• Schedule requires three 12-hour shifts with every other weekend or four weekends in 4 weeks.
• Nurses may float to similar units as hospital needs require.
• Documentation is performed in Meditech.
• Unit is a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Level 1 Trauma Center.

Skills

Hemodynamic management

Ventilator management

Trauma patient management

IV vasoactive medications

Chest tube management

Post-op patient care

Cardiac rhythm identification

Hemodynamic monitoring

Stroke patient care

Education

RN License

Job description

RN - ICU

Profession: RN

Specialty: ICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 19:00 - 07:00

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 1 year

License: RN License

Certifications:

ACLSBLSNIHSS (preferred but not required - TNCC)

Must-Have:

Advanced skills in hemodynamic and ventilator management.Experience in trauma patient management, IV administration of vasoactive medications, ventilator management, chest tube management, care of post-op surgical patients, cardiac rhythm identification and management, and hemodynamic monitoring.Experience with the care of stroke patients.

Description:This position is for a Registered Nurse in the ICU unit.

The unit has 32 beds with a patient ratio of 2:1.

The unit staffing includes unit secretaries and tech availability.

Documentation system used is Meditech.

The schedule requires three 12-hour shifts with every other weekend or four weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule period.

Nursing professionals may be required to float to similar units based on overall hospital needs.

Desired experience includes 2 years of ICU experience, with a preference for trauma management skills.

Procedures performed on the unit include chest tube placement, ventriculostomy, moderate sedation, CRRT, therapeutic hypothermia, ECMO, arterial line, and central line placement.

Uniform requirements specify navy scrub tops and solid-colored bottoms and jackets.

This unit is recognized as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and a Level 1 Trauma Center.

Candidates should consider the advanced technology, equipment, and the experienced tenure of the staff when selecting this assignment.