ICU RN
Seaford, DE
ADN Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

ICU RN

Overview

• Location: Seaford, Delaware
• Unit: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse
• Must hold a license in the state of permanent residency
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), to be obtained within 12 months of employment
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, to be obtained during orientation

Role Summary

• Provides continuous monitoring and care for ICU patients with acute care needs that cannot be met on general floors or in the PCU.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates patient care plans using ANA Standards and the Nursing Process.
• Acts as a patient advocate and provides direct care, support, and information.
• Uses equipment and technology skillfully and maintains technical competence in nursing procedures.
• Educates patients and families on significant self-care issues.
• May be required to handle inventory and distribution or delivery of medications.

Schedule and Expectations

• May be assigned to day, evening, or night shifts, or a combination, per departmental policy.
• Scheduled off at least three holidays per year.
• Required to work weekends per unit need.
• Expected to work overtime on occasion.

Policies

• Does not accept local candidates; 100-mile radius restriction applies.
• Client may call off or cancel up to 12 hours per 13-week assignment.
• Orientation includes 8 hours of non-billable time. Guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation.