ICU RN
Plano, TX
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,682/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse - ICU (Travel)
Location: Plano, Texas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Hours per Week: 36
Unit and Work Environment
- Unit: ICU / CCU (Critical Care Unit)
- Number of Beds: 36 CCU beds, 30 Burn Trauma ICU beds
- Patient Ratio: 2:1
- Staffing: Supervisor on every shift, Patient Care Technicians (PCT) support
- Documentation System: Meditech (experience preferred)
- Scheduling: Every other weekend required
- Floating Policy: As needed
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
- Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Meditech documentation system
- Additional certifications such as TNCC, CCRN, TCRN preferred
Clinical Skills and Procedures
- Experience with central line insertions
- Arterial line insertions
- Thoracotomies
- Bedside tracheostomies
- Chest tube insertions
Dress Code and Appearance Standards
- Scrub Color: Royal Blue for RNs
- Nail Policy: Clean and healthy nails; no artificial nails, gel, or similar enhancements
- Hair: Neat, clean, no extreme styles or colors; hair shoulder length or longer must be pulled back in the lab
- Facial Hair: Beards, mustaches, and sideburns must be clean and neatly trimmed
- Tattoos: Should be covered whenever possible; uncovered body art addressed individually
- Piercings: Only ear piercings allowed; visible piercings such as nose or tongue rings are prohibited
Additional Notes
- Weekend work and call requirements to be discussed during the interview
- Candidates without the required skills and certifications will not be considered
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Plano, TX
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Plano, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Plano is slightly higher than the national average, especially in terms of housing.
- However, the wages in Plano generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 94°F, and the average low in winter is around 34°F.
- Short term rentals are fairly easy to find in Plano, with a variety of options available for travel nurses.
- Plano is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options include buses and a light rail system connecting to Dallas.
- Plano is a diverse city with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Plano.
- Plano offers a wide range of activities including world-class shopping, dining, museums, recreational opportunities, historic downtown with unique shops, street events, seasonal activities, art festivals, and the colorful Plano Balloon Festival.
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