Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Pikeville, KY
Modern Healthcare Solutions
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

The Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing professional nursing care to critically ill patients utilizing the nursing process and established standards and practices. This role requires high levels of attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to respond to patient needs effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and reassess young adult, adult, and elderly patients, applying the nursing process for optimal care.
• Administer airway management, basic and advanced.
• Provide pain management, cardiac monitoring, and cardiac care.
• Offer post-operative care for vascular surgery patients and support recovery processes.
• Deliver specialized care in neurological, neurovascular, orthopedic, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, respiratory, genitourinary, and renal areas.
• Manage enteral nutrition and conduct skin assessments.
• Ensure the care and maintenance of central venous catheters.
• Implement specialized IV drips and titration, along with medication administration.
• Engage in information management, IV therapy, IV additive preparation, and transfusion therapy.
• Utilize invasive monitoring techniques and perform waived testing.
• Assist in sedation and cooperate on specialized procedures, employing specialized equipment for critically ill patients.
• Manage Code Blue situations in designated areas and assist with the admission/discharge criteria.
• Conduct troubleshooting and maintain infection control practices.
• Administer continuous renal replacement therapy as required.
• Participate in mandatory education and in-service training sessions.

Essential Functions:

• Provide direct patient care and evaluate outcomes, adjusting care plans based on patient needs.
• Conduct comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and follow established re-assessment protocols.
• Deliver individualized, age-specific care that supports homeostatic regulation and physiological functioning.
• Maintain accurate and ongoing nursing documentation, reflecting patient histories, conditions, and treatment outcomes.
• Uphold patient confidentiality and address the psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and their families, acting as a patient advocate.
• Foster professional interactions with patients and their families, collaborating on care plans.
• Develop and implement teaching plans based on identified learning needs, involving families in the education process.
• Supervise healthcare staff involved in patient care and monitor their workflow effectively.
• Assist physicians during procedures in the department when necessary.
• Adapt to changes in workload to achieve optimal productivity and efficiency.
• Engage in performance improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes.
• Provide guidance and training to orient new employees as a preceptor.
• Participate in ongoing educational opportunities for professional development.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of patient care equipment and manage supply inventories.
• Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and capability to function under pressure.
• Adhere to departmental competencies, medical policies, and infection control guidelines.
• Perform housekeeping and assist with patient transportation as needed.

Qualifications:

• Current RN license required.
• ACLS certification and NIH Stroke Scale training required within the first 90 days of hire or transfer.
• Experienced practitioners are preferred, ideally with five years in critical care.
• TNCC certification is a plus.
• Must be willing to travel as necessary.

This is an excellent opportunity for dedicated nursing professionals to provide life-saving care in a dynamic and challenging environment. If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about patient care, we encourage you to apply.