RN - ICU/Critical Care - Travel - Pocatello, ID - - Excellent Benefits 2024-11-17

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Pocatello
Posted on: November 18, 2024

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Pocatello, Idaho, 83201 About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse Job Specialty: ICU - Cardiovascular ICU Job Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Night 4x12-Hour (18:45 - 07:15) Guaranteed Hours: Not Specified Experience: Minimum of 2 years required License: Registered Nurse Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Must-Have: Surgical ICU skills, management of dysrhythmias, IV insulin protocols, chronic/acute renal failure management, and more. Job Description: - Work in a Level 2 Trauma facility with a comprehensive stroke center and advanced cardiac/open heart program. - Admit and care for ICU and CVICU patients. - Maintain a patient ratio of 1:2 in a 20-bed unit. - Float to units of equal or lesser acuity as needed. - Provide weekend coverage every other weekend or every third weekend, as scheduled. - Operate EPIC and GE monitors. - Administer blood products, manage arterial lines, and provide central and PICC line care. - Perform continuous IV sedation, procedural sedation, and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips. - Assist with management of CPAP/BiPAP, care for ventilated patients, and interpret ABGs for effective ventilator management. - Follow hypothermia protocols and implement infection prevention and isolation precautions. - Manage surgical wounds with drains/wound vacs. - Wear navy blue scrubs. - Support a general ICU with a mixed patient population, including medical, surgical, cardiovascular, cardiothoracic, neuro, neuro surgical, and trauma patients. - Complete mandatory modules during orientation, tracked via transcripts on-site. Preferred Certifications: PALS, TNCC Local travelers must be located at least 100 miles away from the facility to qualify. Modules are considered billable hours, with RN modules averaging 4-6 hours. 26114035EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS - AHA BLS - AHA Core Competency PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse range of assignments on your resume showcases your adaptability, versatility, and resilience. This can make you a more attractive candidate for future job opportunities and career advancement. Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. Embrace the nomadic lifestyle with pride, celebrating the uniqueness and diversity of each assignment. The sense of adventure and pride in being a healthcare nomad adds a distinctive dimension to your career. If you enjoy outdoor activities, travel nursing in different regions provides opportunities for adventure sports like hiking, skiing, or water sports, depending on the assignment location. Working with diverse patient populations and teams hones your emotional intelligence. Understanding and navigating different emotions becomes crucial in providing compassionate patient care.

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