Travel RN - Neuro ICU/SICU- 13 Weeks contract Assignment in Albany, NY

ATC Marietta; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ATC Marietta seeks an ICU/SICU Registered Nurse to provide specialized nursing care for adult patients experiencing life-threatening conditions. The RN will conduct assessments, collaborate with healthcare teams, and implement patient care protocols. Join us to be part of a leading healthcare provider that values education and experience.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

401k Plan

Flexible Schedules

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Identity theft insurance

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN nursing license in the state of practice.
• One - two years of experience as an RN in ICU/SICU.
• Current CPR at least to the ACLS level; TNCC may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts individualized patient assessment and ongoing evaluations.
• Performs treatments and therapies as ordered by physician.
• Advocates for patient rights and provides patient and family teaching.

Skills

Patient assessment

Collaborative care

Emergency response

Education

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The ICU/SICU REGISTERED NURSE (RN) is a healthcare provider, who through education and experience, possesses a distinct body of knowledge and skills relative to the care of the adult patient across the lifespan who is experiencing life-threatening conditions requiring complex clinical assessment, technologically intense therapies, and interventions. He/she applies specialized nursing knowledge in assessing, implementing, and evaluating patient response to complex conditions, therapies and interventions. He/she initiates nursing care, health teaching, and health counseling that supports life and restores well-being. Nursing care is performed in accordance with the nurse practice act and under the direction and supervision of the appropriate client representative(s) on the assigned ICU/SICU

ABOUT US

For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide. Healthcare systems around the U.S., including municipal health systems, multi-unit senior care companies, governments, school systems, VMS and MSP vendors trust us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals on-demand. If you have a track record of success in healthcare, we want you to join us!

We offer the following benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Plan
• Flexible Schedules
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• Compensation $70/hour

EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.

LICENSURE

Current and unrestricted RN nursing license in the state of practice.

EXPERIENCE

One - two years of experience as an RN in ICU/SICU

CREDENTIALS

Current CPR at least to the ACLS level; TNCC may be required.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Various client facility settings; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.

REPRESENTATIVE DUITES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complies with ATC policies/procedures.
• Complies with client facility nursing policies/procedures.
• Conducts individualized patient assessment, prioritizing collection of data based on individual needs and condition.
• Conducts ongoing nursing assessment as dictated by the patient’s condition and in accordance with client facility protocols.
• Collaborates with other team members in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an individualized plan of care.
• Performs treatments and therapies as ordered by physician in an appropriate and timely fashion.
• Performs hemodynamic monitoring as ordered by physician in an appropriate manner.
• Provides individualized patient and family teaching.
• Documents patient assessments, findings, and psychosocial responses to nursing interventions.
• Initiates emergency measures according to adult and facility advanced adult resuscitation protocols.
• Maintains confidentiality related to patient, family, facility, and staff in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Advocates patient rights with respect to advance directives and organ donation.
• Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
• Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift as dictated by individualized patient assessment.
• Maintains competency in adult critical care nursing by participating in continuing education programs and meets state specific requirements.
• Complies with accepted ethical conduct and professional standards of nursing practice as set forth by the American Nurses Association or equivalent national organization.
• Demonstrates ability to delegate effectively and appropriately.

Other Duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Allapplicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any othercategory protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE

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