RN - MICU

Cynet Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 117,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for MICU travel assignments in New Haven, CT. The role involves step-down unit work with a 3:1 patient ratio, night shifts, and 12-hour shifts.

Expectations include 2+ years MICU experience, a valid state nursing license, and ACLS/BLS certifications. The position may require floating to related units and occasional ICU coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of MICU experience.
• Valid state nursing license required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care with 3:1 nurse-to-patient ratio in step-down and MICU.
• Monitor and interpret arterial blood gases and rhythms.
• Care for ventilated patients and central lines.
• Perform charting and collaborate with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

MICU nursing

Patient care

Charting

Education

Registered Nurse

Tools

ACLS

BLS

Job description

RN - MICU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: MICU

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience required

License: Valid state nursing license required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS required

Must-Have:

• Previous charge experience preferred
• Patient ratio experience required
• Charting system experience required

Description:Registered Nurse will have primarily step-down unit assignments.Assignments will be at a ratio of 3 patients to 1 nurse.The role may include occasional intensive care unit coverage if needed.There is potential for floating to other units as required.Average patient ratios are 1:3 during days, nights, and weekends.Call is required.The nurse must be willing to float to progressive care unit and other intensive care units as needed.Weekend coverage may be necessary.Nurse will manage arterial lines and care for ventilated patients.Central line care and management is also a responsibility.Continuous IV sedation will be administered when necessary.Nurse will interpret arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias.Isolation precautions and personal protective equipment will be utilized.Management of dysrhythmias is expected.Nurse will care for patients with multisystem organ dysfunction or failure.The patient population includes those with acute respiratory failure, sepsis, liver and renal failure, post-cardiac arrest, and gastrointestinal bleed.The intensive care unit operates with 1:1 or 2:1 ratios, depending on the patient acuity, unless there are extenuating circumstances.In the step-down unit, the patient ratio is 3:1.Support staff includes patient care associates.Nurse will participate as part of an interdisciplinary team.Traveling nurses must have at least 2 years of experience in the specialty area.Local candidates are not accepted.