RN - ICU

Cynet HealthStaff; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking an ICU RN for a 13-week contract in Pendleton, OR. The role requires night shifts (12-hour), with a 1:2-3 staff ratio and 24/7 supervisor support. You will titrate drips, manage ventilated patients, and read telemetry across adult populations.

The unit emphasizes teamwork and efficient staffing; occasional cross-training and flexible holiday scheduling may be available. A current RN license and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years RN experience in ICU or critical care.
• Must hold a current RN license.
• Ventilator management and drip titration experience.

Responsibilities

• Titrate drips (heparin, vasopressors, Bumex, insulin, sedation/analgesia).
• Read telemetry strips for med-surg and ICU patients.
• Coordinate care with hospitalist and Respiratory Therapy.
• 3 twelve-hour shifts per week; weekends every other week; potential cross-training.

Skills

Ventilators

Drip titration

Telemetry

Education

BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications

Tools

MEDITECH

Job description

RN - ICU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Intensive Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Nights

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 2 years

License: Required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS

Must-Have:

Experience with ventilators and drip titrationsComfortable caring for patients of all age populations

Description:The ICU unit consists of 5 beds.Staff-to-patient ratios are 1:2-3, with 1:1 for unstable vent patients.Common diagnoses include sepsis, respiratory failure, encephalopathy, DKA, COPD exacerbation, and RSV/Influenza/COVID-19.Occasional stable pediatric patients may be present.

The position requires RNs to titrate drips, including heparin, vasopressors, Bumex, insulin, and sedation/analgesia.A supervisor is available 24/7.Charge RNs are unit RNs and take on patient assignments.There is 1 Certified Nursing Assistant for the department on day shifts.A hospitalist is available in-house.Respiratory therapy is present in the ICU 24/7.Telemetry is monitored, with RNs responsible for reading telemetry strips for med-surg patients.

The schedule requires three 12-hour shifts per week, with weekend shifts every other week.Holiday requirements are negotiable.If placed on low census, reporting to work within 30 minutes is expected.Floating to other departments may occur; RNs can choose to crosstrain fully if desired.The dress code for the unit is navy blue.Unit-specific orientation lasts 3-6 shifts or longer if needed.The environment is noted for excellent staffing ratios and teamwork among staff.The cancellation policy allows for the hospital to cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment.The charting system used is MEDITECH.