RN - SICU

Cynet HealthStaff; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff seeks an experienced RN for a SICU assignment in Montana. The role focuses on high-acuity medical and trauma patients in a combined medical-surgical ICU with diverse diagnoses.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year SICU/ICU experience, current RN licensure, and ACLS/BLS/NIHSS/PALS certifications. Night shift is 3×12 hours with a 12-hour shift length, and the contract lasts 13 weeks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in SICU/ICU required.
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS certifications required.
• Trauma Level I experience required; Level II preferred.
• Ability to manage high-acuity, ventilated patients and complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases.
• Manage central lines and arterial line care.
• Administer IV sedation and neuromuscular blockade as appropriate.
• Assist with chest tube insertion/removal and respiratory support.
• Coordinate care for trauma/neurosurgical ICU patients with high acuity.

Skills

ICU nursing

SICU experience

Critical care

Ventilator management

Arterial line management

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Tools

Charting systems

Job description

RN - SICU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: SICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night 3x12-Hour

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty

License: Active Registered Nursing License

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS

Must-Have:

Must have MICU and/or SICU experience.Independent, competent ability to work with complex, high acuity medical and trauma/neuro/surgical ICU patients is required.

Description:The position requires experience in both medical and surgical intensive care.Candidates should be comfortable with managing high-acuity patients.Experience with a patient ratio of 2 is preferred.Familiarity with charting systems is preferred.Charge experience is preferred but not mandatory.Experience in Trauma Level I is required, while Trauma Level II experience is preferred.Candidates must have skills in accessing and managing ports, as well as arterial line management.They should also be knowledgeable in area such as blood product administration and care of ventilated patients.Candidates will be expected to manage central lines and monitor central venous pressure.Experience with continuous IV sedation and neuromuscular blockade is required.Familiarity with managing respiratory failure and performing procedures like chest tube insertion/removal is essential.The role includes monitoring dysrhythmias and interpreting arterial blood gases.Skills in managing IV insulin protocols and massive transfusion protocol are valued.Involvement in pre/post cardiac cath/intervention and procedural sedation is required.Familiarity with specialty equipment including ECMO, IABP, and ventilators is important.Candidates will float within the critical care division based on unit needs.Weekend scheduling will vary based on unit requirements.Interdisciplinary support includes IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, and others.Experience with a range of patient diagnoses from comprehensive medical cases to surgical and trauma patients is expected.The unit consists of both medical and surgical intensive care units serving a varied patient population.