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

Job Description

The ICU Registered Nurse provides critical care to patients in a fast-paced environment. This role entails monitoring, evaluating, and implementing patient care plans while ensuring the highest standards of nursing practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, including lethal rhythms.
• Provide support for telemetry and ventilated patients.
• Float to Intermediate Care and Progressive Care Units as needed.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintain patient records and documentation accurately.
• Participate in unit-based and organizational initiatives.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and escalate care as necessary.

Qualifications

• Current state license as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum of 2 years of critical care nursing experience.
• Telemetry and ventilator care experience required.
• Charge nursing experience preferred.
• Completion of at least one travel assignment is required.
• Ability to work 3x12 hour night shifts from 1900 to 0730.
• Weekend and holiday shifts required based on unit needs.
• Must be willing to float to IMC/PCU units.

Additional Requirements

• Employees must receive the Flu vaccine annually.
• Patient assignments may have a higher ratio when IMC/PCU patients are present.
• IMC/PCU patients may board in the ICU.