RN - ICU

Cynet Health; Plainview (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health seeks an ICU Registered Nurse for a 13-week assignment in a rural critical access hospital in Texas. The role requires a current state RN license and certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS). Minimum 1 year ICU experience is essential, with the ability to manage multiple critically ill adult patients and to function independently on the unit.

Shifts are Day, with 12-hour hours per shift. The incumbent may handle Med-Surg duties during low ICU census and could take on Charge Nurse

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year ICU experience.
• Current State RN license is required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Comfortable caring for critically ill adults in a rural critical access hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as bedside ICU nurse.
• Not the Charge Nurse role unless assigned by supervisor.
• Care for critically ill adult patients; adapt to census fluctuations.
• When ICU census is low, may assist on Med-Surg with 1–2 patients.
• Maintain safety and comply with unit protocols.

Skills

ICU experience

Critical care

Bedside nursing

Job description

RN - ICU

ICU Registered Nurse

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: ICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum of 1 year in ICU

License: Current state license required

Certifications: Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications

Must-Have:

Prior ICU experience is required.Must be competent in the care of critically ill adult patients.Must be comfortable working in a rural critical access hospital environment.

Description:The role involves functioning as a bedside ICU nurse.The assigned nurse will not serve in the Charge Nurse role.The position requires the ability to care for critically ill adult patients.When ICU census is low or there are no ICU patients, the nurse may be assigned to assist in the Med-Surg unit.This includes accepting a limited assignment of approximately 1-2 Med-Surg patients or assisting with patient care activities as needed.Agency staff will not take on a full Med-Surg patient load except under extraordinary circumstances and at the discretion of the Charge Nurse and Manager.Expected patient ratios will be 1:2-3 in ICU, depending on acuity.The unit provides care for patients ranging from infants to end of life, so broad clinical competency is essential.This role requires the nurse to function independently within the unit.The nurse should be capable of assuming Charge Nurse responsibilities as needed.