Travel Nurse RN - ICU

MEP Health; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health seeks a skilled ICU - Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment in the Lynchburg, VA area. The role emphasizes direct patient care for critically ill patients, medication administration, and collaboration with physicians to adjust treatment plans.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of ICU acute care experience, ACLS and BLS certifications, and the ability to work 12-hour night shifts. NIH certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years recent acute care experience in ICU.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift up to 20 pounds regularly, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Night shifts, 12 hours each, with a focus on high-quality patient care in a dynamic ICU environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and evaluating critically ill patients in an ICU setting.
• Providing direct patient care, administering and documenting medications, and adjusting treatment plans as directed by physicians.
• Ordering, evaluating, and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Managing specialized equipment, ensuring proper placement of catheters, leads, and tubing.
• Communicating patient conditions to families and supporting long-term care needs.
• Assessing patient needs, delegating tasks, and providing education to patients and families.

Skills

ICU experience

Education

ACLS

BLS

NIH

Job description

Seeking a skilled ICU - Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Monitoring and evaluating critically ill patients in an ICU setting.
• Providing direct patient care, administering and documenting medications, and adjusting treatment plans as directed by physicians.
• Ordering, evaluating, and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Managing specialized equipment, ensuring proper placement of catheters, leads, and tubing.
• Communicating patient conditions to families and supporting long-term care needs.
• Assessing patient needs, delegating tasks, and providing education to patients and families.

Qualifications And Skills

• 1-2 years recent acute care experience in ICU.
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift up to 20 pounds regularly, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with potential hazards.

Additional requirements:

Certifications may be needed prior to assignment. The role involves night shifts, 12 hours each, with a focus on providing high-quality patient care in a dynamic ICU environment.