Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Corbin, KY
Integrated Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Title: RN-Intensive Care Unit

Location: Corbin, KY

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intensive Care Unit implements professional nursing practices centered on the patient as a whole person, fostering a caring environment focused on healing and wellness. Nursing practices are guided by evidence-based research, hospital policies, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines. The RN utilizes critical thinking and creativity in clinical decision-making, incorporating all phases of the nursing process. Responsibilities include coordinating and providing direct patient care, conducting nursing rounds, assessments, and treatments, facilitating admissions, transfers, and discharges, educating patients and families, and developing individualized treatment plans. The RN actively participates in quality improvement activities and promotes nursing excellence through collaboration and a holistic approach to patient care.

Required Qualifications:

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certification.
• Proficiency in administering medications, performing medical procedures such as wound care and IV therapy, and utilizing medical equipment and technology.
• Strong assessment skills, critical thinking abilities, and the capacity to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and providing clear explanations to patients and families.
• Deep understanding of medical terminology, disease processes, and healthcare regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN degree.

Required Education:

• ADN or ASN.

Preferred Education:

• BSN.