Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,068 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated ICU Registered Nurse to deliver specialized care to critically ill patients. This role involves assessing, planning, and implementing individualized care plans while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in critical care, including advanced clinical procedures and the ability to manage complex medical equipment. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers a fulfilling career path in travel nursing, where your expertise can truly make a difference.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; ADN accepted with valid RN license.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to critically ill patients.
• Monitor vital signs and manage life support systems.
• Educate patients and families on critical care conditions.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Critical Thinking

Medication Administration

Ventilator Management

Collaboration with Healthcare Teams

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Tools

Medical Equipment (Ventilators, Monitors)

Job description

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title: ICU Registered Nurse (RN)**

Job Summary:

An ICU Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized, high-acuity care to critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). The ICU RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care for patients experiencing life-threatening conditions, ensuring the highest level of clinical expertise, monitoring, and interventions to support optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Provide continuous, comprehensive care to critically ill patients, monitoring vital signs, and managing life support systems.
  
• Assess, plan, and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs, using advanced clinical judgment and critical thinking.
  
• Administer medications, blood products, and interventions for managing acute conditions such as respiratory failure, cardiovascular instability, trauma, infections, and post-surgical care.
  
• Monitor and interpret complex medical equipment, such as ventilators, monitors, and infusion pumps, to ensure patients receive appropriate care.
  
• Collaborate with physicians, intensivists, and interdisciplinary teams to provide timely interventions and manage critical care treatments.
  
• Perform advanced clinical procedures, including arterial and central line placement, intubation, and blood gas analysis.
  
• Provide advanced nursing care for patients receiving intensive therapies, such as mechanical ventilation, renal replacement therapy (dialysis), and vasoactive medications.
  
• Monitor and respond to life-threatening complications such as sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and organ failure.
  
• Educate patients and families about critical care conditions, treatment plans, and recovery processes.
  
• Document patient care accurately, thoroughly, and in compliance with ICU standards and regulatory requirements.
  
• Serve as a resource to other nursing staff, providing clinical guidance, mentorship, and support in critical care settings.
  
• Maintain a safe environment, adhering to infection control practices and ensuring appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  

Qualifications:

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• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.
  
• Licensure:
  
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  • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
    
  
  
  
• Certification:
  
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  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
    
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
    
  
  
  

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #31295979. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN ICU

About Wellspring Nurse Source

Wellspring is nurse owned and operated which means that we get you, we stand behind you, and we advocate for you. We are 100% committed to helping you find your best job at the best rate. We are unwavering in our commitment to supporting our clinicians on every step of their travel adventure, assisting with everything from onboarding and payroll to on-the-job clinical support with a dedicated Clinician Success Team. You’re not just a number at Wellspring, you’re a valued member of our family. Join us and experience the Wellspring difference.