RN - ICU

Cynet Health; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a critical care registered nurse for a 13-week ICU assignment in Saint Paul, MN. The role emphasizes caring for medical/surgical and cardiac ICU patients, with focus on ventilated patients and complex monitoring. You may float to meet facility needs and support interdisciplinary teams.

The unit handles about 18 patients daily with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio. ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications are valued; pending RN license accepted for consideration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of ICU/critical care nursing experience.
• Must be willing to work night shift on a 13-week assignment.
• Pending RN license accepted

Responsibilities

• Provide care for ventilated patients and monitor vital signs and labs.
• Respond to acute changes and administer emergency medications as needed.
• Float within unit to meet facility needs including post-surgical and trauma care.

Skills

ICU Nursing

Ventilator management

Vital signs monitoring

Telemetry

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Tools

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Job description

RN - ICU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Intensive Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience required

License: Pending License accepted

Certifications:

ACLSBLSNIHSS

Must-Have:

First-timers acceptedWill work every other weekendCritical care unit with a focus on medical/surgical and cardiac critical care patientsPatient ratios are 1:2

Description:The position is for a critical care registered nurse in an intensive care unit.The unit regularly cares for a variety of medical, surgical, and cardiac ICU patients.The role involves floating within the scope to meet facility needs.The daily patient census is typically around 18 patients.There are 21 beds in the unit.Interdisciplinary support includes various teams such as IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and more.The nurse will be responsible for care of ventilated patients and monitoring vital signs and lab results.The management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure is crucial.Acute kidney injury and continuous IV sedation experience are valuable skills for this role.Monitoring of central venous pressure and performing procedural sedation administration/monitoring may also be required.Advanced procedures such as interpretating dysrhythmias and managing emergency medications will be part of the responsibilities.The nurse may engage in post-cardiac surgery care directly from the OR.Experience in trauma care is preferred.The nursing care environment is challenging yet rewarding, focusing on delivering high-quality patient care.