RN - ICU

Cynet Health; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced RN for an ICU assignment in Quincy, IL. The position requires heavy cardiac and trauma care experience, CRRT familiarity, and capability to work within a Level I/II trauma center environment.

You will titrate critical medications, monitor complex patients, and collaborate with a hospitalist team. 12-hour night shifts, three per week, with weekend/holiday rotation and 24/7 support services on site.

Qualifications

• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications.
• Experience with CRRT (prismaflex) and with rotaprone and TTM - Arctic Sun.
• Familiar with mass transfusions and frequent paralysis.
• ECMO experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Interpret bedside monitors and telemetry; respond to critical changes.
• Titrate drips and sedation (Precedex, vasopressors, anti-arrhythmics).
• Work three 12-hour shifts starting at 7:00 with weekend and holiday rotation.
• Coordinate care with hospitalists/intensivists and respiratory therapy 24/7.

Skills

Cardiac ICU experience

Neuro ICU knowledge

Trauma care

Education

RN License

Job description

RN - ICU

Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)

Specialty: Intensive Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12H Nights

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum of 1 year

License: Required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Must-Have: Heavy cardiac experience, Level I or Level II Trauma center experience, experience in hospitals with 300+ beds

Description:This position requires experience with CRRT (prismaflex) and the ability to work with rotaprone and TTM - Arctic Sun.Candidates should be familiar with mass transfusions and frequently paralyze patients.Experience with ECMO will be beneficial.Candidates should also be experienced in performing 24-hour EEG monitoring, EVD, and LP drainage.Knowledge of neuro surgery and MTP is crucial.Candidates will work with a variety of trauma patients, including those with drownings, tractor rollovers, fractures, motor vehicle accidents, spinal injuries, sepsis, and DKA.Post-surgical recovery from heart catheterizations is a part of the role as well.Proficiency in bedside procedures, including trach insertion, CT insertion, bronchoscopies, arterial line placement, and organ recovery procedures is preferred.

RNs are required to titrate drips, including Precedex, pressors, anti-arrhythmics, and sedation medications.Charge nurses may carry a smaller assignment for assistance on the floor.There is a hospitalist or intensivist present in-house 24/7.Respiratory therapy will also be assigned to the unit 24/7.Tele-monitoring techs will be available, and RNs will be responsible for interpreting strips.Shifts consist of three 12-hour shifts starting at 7.Weekend requirements include working every other weekend.Holidays will be rotated with core staff.There are no call or standby requirements.Floating may occur to provide assistance as needed.The dress code will be black scrubs.The charting system used will be EPIC.