Travel ICU RN
Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking an ICU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Lafayette, Colorado. This role offers an opportunity to deliver critical care patient support while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and dedicated clinical team support.
Summary
The ICU RN provides comprehensive critical care to patients in the intensive care unit. Responsibilities include assessing and monitoring critically ill patients, operating life‑support equipment, administering advanced treatments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and upholding the highest standards of patient safety and ethics.
Responsibilities
- Assess and monitor critically ill patients, recognizing and responding to subtle changes in condition.
- Administer complex medications and treatments in accordance with critical care nursing techniques.
- Operate and manage advanced life support equipment.
- Ensure patient safety and comfort in high‑acuity ICU environments, addressing physical and emotional needs.
- Record significant conditions, reactions, and interventions, notifying the appropriate provider of changes in status.
- Perform and interpret advanced hemodynamic monitoring, including arterial lines, central venous pressure, and pulmonary artery catheters.
- Accurately document all assessments, interventions, and responses in the medical record promptly.
- Provide education to patients and families regarding the ICU environment, treatments, and recovery expectations.
- Communicate closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care.
- Maintain proficiency in critical care procedures and technologies through continuing education.
- Adhere to infection control protocols and hospital safety guidelines.
- Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance ICU patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Perform other duties as assigned within scope.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- One year of recent experience as an ICU RN.
- Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations.
- Current BLS (AHA/ARC) and ACLS (AHA/ARC) certifications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.
- TNCC certification.
- NIHSS certification.
- Additional certifications or licenses may be required.
Skills & Abilities
Required Essential Skills
- Critical thinking, service excellence, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficient reading, writing, and verbal communication in English.
- PC skills proficiency.
Physical Abilities
- Remain stationary, move about, move equipment (50‑100 lbs), push, pull, and bend.
Interpersonal Skills
- Work effectively with diverse personnel with a positive attitude and professionalism.
Technical/Motor Skills
- Fine manipulation, push/pull, and mobility during procedures and equipment use.
Mental Requirements
- Coping with frequent public contact and meeting deadlines under pressure.
- Occasional supervision while working independently.
- Handling irregular activity schedules and sustaining concentration to detail.
Sensory
- Visual acuity and effective communication ability.
Benefits
- Highly competitive pay for travel professionals.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first‑day coverage.
- Paid time off after 1,560 hours.
- Life and short-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) matching.
- Aggressive refer‑a‑friend bonus program.
- 24/7 recruiter support.
- Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs.
*Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify Employer #pb8
Other duties disclaimer
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.