Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Iron Mountain, MI
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Overview

An opportunity exists for an experienced ICU Registered Nurse to join a dedicated team in a critical care setting. The role involves providing high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients while maintaining a collaborative work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) following established protocols and procedures.
• Manage a patient load of 2:1 in ICU settings, and 3:1 in Intermediate Care (IMC), depending on patient acuity.
• Perform titration of intravenous drips including Levophed, Propofol, Cardizem, Esmolol, and Insulin.
• Monitor and interpret complex patient data, ensuring timely response to any changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Float to Medical-Surgical/Telemetry units as required, taking on additional patient assignments as needed.
• Educate patients and families on health management and procedures.
• Participate in unit orientation and training for new staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license.
• Minimum of 2 years of ICU nursing experience in a critical care environment.
• Current certifications in ACLS (AHA) and BLS (AHA).
• Ability to navigate a critical access or trauma level 3 or 4 healthcare setting.
• Strong skills in ventilator management and troubleshooting of respiratory equipment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Work Schedule

• 12-hour shifts (both day and night).
• Schedule rotation includes weekends and holidays.
• Self-scheduling preferred when possible; longer blocks of shifts may be accommodated.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to take on standby responsibilities if required.
• Nurses are expected to read telemetry strips, with support available from monitor techs during designated hours.
• Unit orientation will include a combination of computer education and shadowing experienced staff.

This position is centered around delivering exceptional care in a dynamic environment, requiring a strong clinical background and the ability to adapt to diverse situations. If you are a dedicated nurse looking for your next challenge, we encourage you to apply.