RN: ICU/CCU/Critical Care

Atlas Medstaff; Sylva (NC); In loco; USD 55.000 - 69.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC, seeks a travel ICU/PCU RN for a 13-week night assignment (7 PM–7 AM). You’ll care for adult and geriatric patients with high-acuity conditions in a 9-bed ICU/step-down setting, sharing duties across ICUs.

You’ll use ventilators, arterial lines, CVP monitoring, and vasopressor support as needed. Minimum 2 years ICU experience with vents and BiPAP is expected, with BLS/ACLS/NIHSS.

Competenze

• Active RN license (state or compact) required.
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of recent adult ICU experience.
• Comfortable with vents, pressors, arterial lines, BiPAP.

Mansioni

• Provide care for adult and geriatric ICU/PCU patients.
• Collaborate with core ICU/PCU staff to ensure patient safety.
• Monitor ventilators and vasopressor infusions; adjust care per protocol.
• Maintain equipment and document care accurately.

Conoscenze

Critical care nursing

Ventilator management

Vasopressor management

Arterial line care

Formazione

RN license (state or compact)

Strumenti

Ventilators

CVP monitoring

BiPAP

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description:

Join Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC, for an engaging 13-week travel ICU/PCU RN contract working nights from 7 PM to 7 AM. This role offers the chance to care for adult and geriatric patients with a diverse range of high-acuity conditions, including ventilated patients on vasopressors, septic shock, and respiratory failure, in a cozy 9-bed ICU with shared responsibilities across ICU and step-down units. You’ll experience a setting that values your adaptability, with equipment like ventilators, arterial lines, and CVP monitoring at your fingertips. This assignment provides a great opportunity for seasoned travelers to sharpen their skills while enjoying the scenic beauty of the nearby Great Smoky Mountains.

Weather:

Expect mild and pleasant weather around this time of year, typical of western North Carolina, with cool evenings and sunny days that invite outdoor exploration and scenic walks in the mountains.

Fun Things To Do:

• Fly fishing along the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail.
• Hiking or scenic drives through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
• Explore the historic Jackson County Courthouse, the most photographed courthouse in North Carolina.
• Visit local galleries and shops on Sylva’s charming Main Street.
• Take a day trip to the Nantahala Gorge for whitewater rafting or kayaking.

Job Specifics:

Location: Sylva, NC
Shift: Nights, 7 PM – 7 AM
Duration: 13 weeks with a guaranteed 36 hours per week
Specialty: ICU/PCU, adult and geriatric patients with a mix of ICU and step-down care
Certifications: Active RN license (state or compact), BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Experience: Minimum 2 years recent adult ICU experience, comfortable with vents, pressors, arterial lines, BiPAP, and mixed ICU/PCU settings
Float requirements: Shared equally with core ICU/PCU staff, with a reduced or modified assignment when floated
Dress Code: Solid scrub color; no artificial nails, open-toed shoes, or strong fragrances