Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Petoskey, MI
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team. The ICU RN plays a critical role in providing high-quality, patient-centered care for patients in a cardiovascular unit. This unit is dedicated to treating a diverse patient population with various cardiac conditions and participating in advanced clinical research.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize clinical judgment to diagnose and treat patient responses to health conditions.
• Provide care for patients undergoing procedures such as PTCA, stents, TAVR, MitraClip, and bi-ventricular pacemakers.
• Manage post-operative care for open heart surgery patients, ensuring optimal recovery.
• Support patients with congestive heart failure and conduct electrophysiology studies.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and care quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of ICU experience (floating is not considered).
• Proficient in EKG interpretation.
• Must be willing to float to similar units as needed.
• Experience in Neuro, CVICU, or Trauma is preferred.
• Experience managing ventilators is preferred.
• Knowledge of CRRT and Balloon Pumps is preferred.
• A skills checklist must be completed within one year of application for RN specialties.
• Current Michigan nursing license is required (LARA and Nursys verification).

Certifications Required

• ACLS
• BLS

Shift Requirements

• 36-hour work week guarantee.
• Every other weekend commitment is required.
• Attendance Policy: Adhere to a strict attendance policy effective from June 1, 2024, including a three-strike policy for absences and tardiness.

This is an ideal opportunity for a dedicated ICU Registered Nurse looking to join a respected unit focused on high-quality care and continuous improvement.