Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Baltimore, MD
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled ICU Registered Nurse to provide exceptional care in a fast-paced intensive care environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in critical care nursing and the ability to manage complex patient situations effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias in critically ill patients.
• Obtain and interpret 12-lead EKG/ECG readings.
• Provide management for patients with multisystem organ dysfunction or failure.
• Administer ECMO and monitor patient status during treatment.

Patient Diagnosis

Care for a diverse patient population, including those with:

• Acute Myocardial Infarction (MI)
• Respiratory Failure
• COPD Exacerbation
• Pneumonia
• COVID-19
• Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNK)
• Angioedema
• Unstable Angina
• Acute Renal Failure
• Hypertensive Crisis
• Cardiac Arrest
• Acute Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
• Drug and Poison Overdose
• Sepsis
• Rhabdomyolysis

Special Procedures & Unit Details

• TPA administration and monitoring
• Manual proning of patients
• Bilevel/APRV ventilation management
• Tracheostomy and Endotracheal Tube (ETT) care
• Post-catheterization care including sheath monitoring and removal
• Targeted temperature management
• Intra-aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) management
• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
• Cardiac output monitoring
• Transvenous pacing

Work Schedule

This position requires three 12-hour night shifts, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. A commitment to working every third weekend is expected.

Qualifications

• Must hold current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.
• A minimum of 2 years of ICU nursing experience is required.
• Completion of at least one travel assignment in a healthcare setting.
• Successful completion of the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with at least 80% overall score and 100% on lethal rhythms.

Additional Information

This position requires floating between units as needed. Scrub requirements include navy blue bottoms with a white top, which will not be provided. Additionally, all staff members are required to receive the Flu vaccine.