RN - ICU

Cynet Health; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced RN for an ICU assignment in a high-acuity environment. This 13-week contract covers 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a 36-hour work week in a general medical ICU caring for surgical patients and critical medications.

Applicants must have 2+ years ICU experience, an active RN license, and certifications (BLS, ACLS, NIHSS). Experience with ICU vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and telemetry is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years ICU experience.
• Experience with titrating critical drips, sedation, and vasoactive medications.
• Ability to manage a patient ratio of 1:2 normally.

Responsibilities

• Administer critical medications and monitor patients in a high-acuity environment.
• Provide care in a general medical ICU with surgical patients; CPAP/BiPAP/vents used.
• Work with telemetry; verify telemetry strips and centralized monitoring.
• Charge nurse support is available on every shift.
• Floating to other areas may be required, with a max ratio of 1:4.
• Shifts are 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM; weekend and holiday scheduling as per unit.

Job description

RN - ICU

Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)

Specialty: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12-Hour Nights

Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week

Experience: Minimum of 2 years

License: Required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience.Experience with titrating critical drips, sedation, and vasoactive medications.Ability to manage a patient ratio of 1:2 normally.

Description:

This position requires strong clinical skills in a general medical ICU with surgical patients.You will be responsible for administering critical medications and monitoring patients in a high-acuity environment.Charge nurse support is available on every shift.Nurse aids are not present on this unit.A hospitalist or intensivist is in-house during the day and available virtually at night.Respiratory therapy is available in the ICU 24/7.You will work with CPAP, BiPAP, vents, and various oxygen delivery methods.There is centralized monitoring for all patients, and nurses will verify telemetry strips.Shifts are scheduled from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.Weekend work is required every other weekend.Holiday scheduling will rotate with permanent staff members.There will be no call or standby requirements.Floating to other areas may be required, with a maximum patient ratio of 1:4 in those areas.Professional scrubs of any color are acceptable for the dress code.Orientation will include a meeting with the unit educator followed by one full shift of training.Experience with electronic health record systems is preferred.