Travel Surgical ICU Registered Nurse - $2,134 per week

Vivian Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated ICU Registered Nurse to deliver high-acuity care to critically ill patients. In this vital role, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. You'll work within a supportive team environment, utilizing advanced clinical skills and critical thinking to manage complex medical conditions. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise and commitment to excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Provide specialized care to critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Administer medications and manage life support systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs and manage life support systems for ICU patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for timely interventions.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Monitoring

Medication Administration

Advanced Clinical Procedures

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Tools

Ventilators

Infusion Pumps

Medical Monitors

Job description

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Start Date: 06/09/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title: ICU Registered Nurse (RN)**

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/09/2025
• Duration: 13 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:

• 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:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.


• Licensure:
  
  
  
  • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
  
  
  
  


• Certification:
  
  
  
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  
  
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
  
  
  
  

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #31968794. 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

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