Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Bozeman, MT
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Days

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the ICU works collaboratively with the healthcare team to assess patient needs and implement appropriate interventions. This role also includes planning and facilitating patient and family education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Competence in modified primary nursing practice

Preferred Qualifications

• Pediatric experience

Essential Job Functions

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health (Assessment)
• Analyze assessment data for diagnosis or issues (Diagnosis)
• Identify expected outcomes for a personalized plan (Plan of Care)
• Develop and implement the identified plan of care
• Employ strategies to promote health and a safe environment
• Enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
• Maintain knowledge and competency reflective of current nursing practices
• Evaluate nursing practice in relation to professional standards and guidelines
• Contribute to the professional development of peers and colleagues
• Collaborate with patients, families, and team members in nursing practice
• Integrate ethical provisions in all areas of practice
• Incorporate research findings into nursing practice
• Provide leadership within the professional setting

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgment and maintains a professional demeanor
• Ability to thrive in a busy and stressful environment
• Creativity, problem analysis, and decision-making skills
• Flexible to work varied shifts
• Exercises tact, discretion, and maintains confidentiality
• Self-directed with the ability to complete assignments accurately
• Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills

Stroke Competency

• Comply with hospital policies regarding care for stroke patients
• Participate in initial cerebrovascular disease education within one year of hire
• Engage in annual cerebrovascular disease education

Schedule Requirements

This position requires regular attendance and may necessitate working beyond the standard workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts. Coverage during holidays is expected.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds)
• Sitting (Occasionally)
• Standing (Repeatedly)
• Walking (Repeatedly)
• Climbing (Rarely)
• Twisting/Bending/Stooping/Kneeling (Repeatedly)
• Reaching above shoulder level (Repeatedly)
• Pushing/Pulling (Repeatedly)
• Fine finger movements (Continuously)
• Vision (Continuously)
• Cognitive skills (Continuously)
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other hazards (Continuously)

Experience Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of relevant nursing experience required.

Certifications / Requirements

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)