Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Charlotte, NC
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced ICU Registered Nurse to join our team. This position demands individuals with strong clinical skills in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care for critical patients, including those with DKA, Sickle Cell, Sepsis, Respiratory Distress, Pneumonia, Heart Failure, and Stroke.
• Act as a Rapid Response RN, coordinating care interventions for critically ill patients.
• Perform patient assessments and implement care plans in a high-intensity setting.
• Utilize telemetry monitoring, titrate cardiac drips, and initiate/monitor PCA and CVA protocols.
• Administer medications and manage IVs, feeding tube, and ventilator support as needed.
• Participate in rapid response team initiatives and ensure adherence to best practice protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience: 2 years of recent ICU experience preferred.
• Traveler Experience: Open to 1st time travelers and locals.
• Required Skills:
  • IV Start
  • Telemetry and Cardiac Telemetry
  • Titration of Cardiac Drips
  • Feeding Tube Management
  • Heparin Protocols
  • PCA Management
  • CVA Care and Management
• Certifications: Current ACLS and BCLS required; NHISS certification preferred.

Job Details

• Patient Ratios: 1:4 in ICU; may float to Med-Surg with a ratio of 1:6 as needed.
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts from 18:45 to 07:15.
• Hours: 36 hours can be offered; flexibility to make up missed shifts within the same week or extend the contract to accommodate.
• Weekend Requirement: Must be available for at least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule.

Unit Information

• Specialized Equipment: Experience with Bipap, Cpap, and Optiflow technologies.
• Unit Systems: Familiarity with PYXSIS and EPIC systems is beneficial.
• Orientation: 36 hours of unit orientation will be provided.
• Dress Code: Scrubs should be navy or a combination of navy and white.

Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals committed to providing exceptional patient care in an Intermediate Critical Care Unit. Your expertise and compassion are crucial to our mission.