Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Charlottesville, VA
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

Position Overview

The role involves providing critical care to patients in a Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) environment, primarily managing cases involving multi-system failures and various co-morbid conditions. Common diagnoses in this setting include sepsis, pneumonia, gastrointestinal bleeding, and organ failure.

Facilities & Staffing

We have recently expanded our capabilities with the opening of a new 28-bed ICU divided into two units, staffed by the dedicated MICU team. The units consist of 16 beds on MICU3 and 12 beds on MICU4, allowing for a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:2 during night shifts.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Night Shift
• Shift Duration: 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Weekend & Holiday: Every other weekend and holiday required; must work 2 out of 3 winter holidays.

Time Off

• Up to 40 hours of time off can be approved.
• Back-to-back weekends off cannot be approved.

Qualifications

• Must possess current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Experience: Level 1 experience required.
• Epic experience is essential.
• A Virginia nursing license is preferred; submissions with a pending license may be considered.
• Adherence to the floating policy is required.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for:

• Monitoring and managing critically ill patients with complex health issues.
• Collaborating with the healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.
• Performing advanced nursing procedures in accordance with established protocols.
• Providing patient education and support to families regarding care processes and decision-making.

Application Process

If you are a dedicated and skilled RN with experience in the MICU setting, we invite you to apply and be a part of our team committed to exceptional patient care.