RN - ICU

Cynet Health; Shreveport (LA); Presencial; USD 68.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

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Travelers welcome

Descripción de la vacante

Cynet Health is seeking an ICU Registered Nurse for a 13-week assignment in Shreveport, LA. Nights, 12-hour shifts, ICU with a 1:2 patient ratio. Must have 2+ years ICU experience, RN license, and certifications (BLS, ACLS, NIHSS).

Travelers welcome; support within department includes a charge RN and 24/7 respiratory therapy. Responsibilities include ventilator management, line care, and total care of critically ill patients in Meditech Expanse hospital.

Formación

• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required.
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required.
• Stroke experience and critical care skills are essential.

Responsabilidades

• Provide total care of critically ill patients.
• Manage ventilators and titrate IV medications.
• Assist with intubation/extubation and arterial/central line care.
• Monitor arterial lines and external ventricular drains.
• Place Foley catheters and manage tube feedings via NGT/PEG.

Conocimientos

Stroke experience

Ventilator management

Intubation/extubation

Central venous line management

Foley catheter management

Tube feedings via NGT/PEG

IV medication titration

Vasoactive drip management

Total care of critically ill patients

Arterial line management

External ventricular drain management

Educación

Registered Nurse License

Descripción del empleo

RN - ICU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Intensive Care Unit

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Nights

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required

License: Registered Nurse License

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

Stroke experienceVentilator managementAssist with intubation/extubationCentral venous line management and placementFoley catheter managementTube feedings via NGT or PEGIV medication titrationVasoactive drip managementTotal care of critically ill patientsArterial line managementExternal ventricular drain management

Description:The position involves working in an Intensive Care Unit with an average daily census of 16 patients.The unit consists of 20 beds.The patient ratio is 1:2.Travelers are welcome but must have 2 years of permanent staff RN experience in acute care.There is a requirement to pass an EKG competency exam before arrival.Support within the department includes a charge RN with no patient assignment during day shifts, one CNA per shift, phlebotomy for peripheral lab draws, and a PICC team available during the day.Respiratory therapy is provided 24/7, and hospitalists are available around the clock.The facility uses Meditech Expanse for electronic medical records, Alaris for IV pumps, and Pyxis for medication dispensing.Floating to other units may occur, with specific ratios for those units noted.Scheduling includes an every other weekend rotation and potential holiday work.Requests for time off may be accommodated, but no more than 7 days will be approved.Scrubs must be pewter gray, with specific t-shirt color requirements.Badges must be worn above the waist and visible at all times.The unit promotes a collaborative and supportive environment.