RN – Intensive Care Unit (ICU) (Travel)

Medasource; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k match

Paid time off

EAP

Job summary

Medasource is seeking an experienced travel ICU nurse for Trident Medical Center in North Charleston, SC. The role requires caring for ICU patients, including those on ventilators, with bed-side shift reports and telemetry reading as part of routine handoffs.

BSN preferred, BLS/ACLS/NIH Stroke Scale certifications are expected, and previous Meditech experience is a plus. Candidates should be flexible with 3–12 hour shifts and be willing to rotate weekends/holidays; the unit uses advanced

Qualifications

• 36 months RN experience with at least one year in ICU
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• BEDside shift report proficiency and telemetry interpretation required

Responsibilities

• Provide ICU RN care for up to 1–3 patients on ventilator support
• Follow facility policies and schedule, including every other weekend and holidays
• Maintain patient handoff via bedside shift report and accurate documentation

Skills

ICU experience

Travel nursing experience

RN

Telemetry reading

Meditech familiarity

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Job Description –

Traveler shall be scheduled in accordance with facility policy and is expected to work every other weekend and Holidays in rotation with Hospital employees

Hospital: Trident Medical Center

Location: North Charleston, SC

Address:9330 Medical Plaza Drive
Unit: 65020 ICU

Building:

General Information

Unit Specifics:

• Number of Beds : 28- mixed ICU
• Patient Ratios : 1:2, 1:3 -holding inpatient PCU/med surg admissions
• Unit staffing description- RNs.
• Type of equipment : i-mobile phones for each care team member, Mobile computer workstation on wheels
• Documentation system: Meditech
• Scheduling requirements: 3 – 12 hour shifts per week to include every other weekend
• Floating policy: Travelers are the first to float. Any traveler could be sent to the emergency department or PCU to take care of PCU or ICU holds.
• Patient Experience requirements: Bedside shift report is our method of patient hand off

Hospital Specifics-

• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale

Hiring profile

Requested Skill Set: 36 months RN experience, with at least one of those years in an ICU. One previous successful travel nursing assignment preferably in a facility that used meditech.

Must have: Ability to care for up to 1-3 ICU patients and have comfort in managing patients on the ventilator. Bedside shift report will occur on every patient with each transfer of care. Proficient in reading telemetry strips.

Advanced skills needed:

• CRRT
• Advanced Hemodynamics
• Phlebotomy
• Nurses administer breathing treatments outside of the ICU (Respiratory treatments: inhalers and nebulizers)
• Procedures performed on unit: Post op day 0 CABG (fresh heart from OR), impellas, balloon pumps, Swan Ganz, and Advanced Hemodynamics. Neuro procedures for aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, experience with EVDs, bolts, (Codman) and Artic Sun experience with induced hypotheria;

BSN preferred, Advanced Certifications preferred, TNCC certification preferred

Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIH stroke scale

Dress Code: (Required uniform)

Dress Code

• Navy uniform

Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines.

Awards/Recognition: Please include anything that you would like prospective candidates to be aware of, such as, links to videos that feature the department, outstanding department/team awards.

Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc.

We are willing to train travelers that have an interest in becoming a skilled Neuro ICU nurse or Cardiovascular ICU nurse. You will also have the ability to train to take care of patient with head and neck flap procedures. We have one of the 14 programs in the nation.

Medasource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks:

Medasource Healthcare offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer:

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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