RN - MICU

Cynet Health; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an RN - MICU to join the ICU team for a 13-week assignment on a 12-hour night schedule. You will manage ventilated patients, titrate vasopressors, and interpret EKGs in a high-acuity unit.

The MICU has 20 beds with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio. Illinois license, BLS and ACLS required, with at least 1 year of experience.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois license required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• 13-week assignment in MICU with 12-hour night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Titrate vasoactive and cardioactive medications.
• Troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment.
• Read telemetry strips.
• Care for ventilated patients.
• Interpret EKG strips.
• Coordinate with charge nurses and house supervisors.
• Support patient care techs and PCTs as needed.
• Titration of multiple vasoactive medications.
• Shade with preceptors during orientation.
• Ensure patient safety and monitor monitoring equipment.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Ventilated patient care

Vasopressor titration

Arterial/central line care

Telemetry strip reading

Education

Illinois RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

RN - MICU

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Intensive Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12-hour Nights

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum 1 year

License: Active Illinois license required

Certifications: BLS and ACLS required

Must-Have:

• Ability to interpret EKG strips
• Proficiency in the care of ventilated patients
• Advanced knowledge in titrating vasopressors
• Experience with arterial and central lines

Description:The Intensive Care Unit has 20 beds.The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1 RN to 2 patients.Common diagnoses include Sepsis, ARDS, Pneumonia, AKI, ETOH withdrawal, and Overdose.RNs are required to titrate a variety of vasoactive and cardioactive medications.Charge nurses and house supervisors are available on each shift.Patient care techs assist with a ratio of 1 PCT to 10 patients.Intensivists are in-house during the day with telemedicine support available after hours.RNs must troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment and read telemetry strips.Shifts are from 7 PM to 7:30 AM.Every other weekend is required.Holiday requirements depend on staffing needs.Travelers will float to lower levels of care as needed.There is no specific dress code, but sweatshirts are not allowed.Unit orientation includes training on the electronic medical record system and shadowing with a preceptor.