Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Boise, ID
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Overview

Join a dedicated team as an Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN), providing high-quality care to critically ill patients. This role requires a strong clinical background and the ability to collaborate effectively within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess patient conditions, implementing appropriate interventions.
• Titrate medications and manage various IV drips, including but not limited to Dopamine, Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, and Insulin.
• Assist in the care of patients with common diagnoses such as CABG, CVA, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and septic shock.
• Float to other units as needed, including being assigned as a 1:1 sitter.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Bed Capacity: 16 for surgical ICU (SICU) and 16 for medical ICU (MICU), staffed as a combined unit.
• Patient-to-Nurse Ratios: 1:1 and 1:2.
• Support Staff: Includes nurse aides and respiratory therapists available 24/7.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience.
• Prefer experience in similar-sized or larger ICU units.
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.

Scheduling Information

• Shift Length: 12 hours, typically from 7 PM to 7 AM.
• Weekend Requirements: Availability every other or half of the weekends.
• Holiday Requirements: Required as needed, with attempts made to accommodate requests.

Orientation

New hires will receive 1-2 shifts of unit-specific orientation to ensure a smooth transition into the team.

Additional Information

• Floating may occur to other ICUs in the region.
• No on-call or standby requirement.
• Scrub color or dress code is not specified.