Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Fargo, ND
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our resource team. This position requires a commitment to providing exceptional care for critically ill patients across various populations, including neuro, cardiac, CT surgery, trauma, medical, and surgical patients.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Every Other Weekend and Holiday Required

Key Responsibilities

• Manage 1-3 critically ill patients, demonstrating the ability to care for complex cases independently.
• Administer and titrate vasopressors, sedatives, analgesics, inotropics, antiarrhythmics, and other medications as needed.
• Assist with bedside procedures, including Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI), External Ventricular Drain (EVD) placement, tracheostomy, line placement, and other diagnostic tests.
• Participate in floating to various critical care departments as needed, while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an ICU setting within a Level 1 or 2 trauma facility with over 250 beds.
• Demonstrated experience titrating vasopressor drips.
• Proficiency in Epic electronic medical records (EMR) system.
• Current certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), NIHSS.
• Active RN License in North Dakota or a compact state.

Training and Orientation

Candidates will receive a comprehensive orientation program totaling 32 hours, including:

• 8 hours of hospital orientation
• 8 hours of unit-specific orientation
• 4 hours of orientation in Intermediate ICU
• 12 hours of orientation in Broadway ICU

Working Environment

The unit features a total of 32 beds with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2. All clinicians are required to badge in and out at the facility. Scrub color is navy blue.

Additional Information

This role may require daily communication to confirm assignments and potential floating between units, including medical-surgical departments as needed. There is no on-call requirement, and employees will not work alone.