Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Silver City, NM
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is responsible for the overall care and management of a designated group of patients during a specified time frame. This role requires the application of the nursing process through therapeutic interactions, while collaborating and integrating with other healthcare team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the ICU, ensuring that care is tailored to each individual's needs.
• Utilize assessment and interpretation of patient data to identify and address age-specific requirements.
• Function as the primary RN, acting as a central point of contact for patient care coordination.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote optimal patient outcomes.
• Adhere to the principles of growth and development across the lifespan in patient care practices.
• When assigned to other hospital areas, collaborate with the Charge Nurse or RN in the new department, maintaining high standards of care and safety.

Qualifications:

• Current New Mexico or Multi-State RN Licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (AHA).

Experience Requirements:

• Preferred: Critical Care or Emergency Nursing experience.
• Preferred: At least one year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience.