Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
New York, NY
Navitas Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Retention Bonus

Duties:

Provide critical nursing care to patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with complex and life-threatening medical conditions.

Assess, monitor, and document patients' conditions, vital signs, and responses to treatment.

Administer prescribed medications and treatments while monitoring patients for adverse reactions.

Provide conscious sedation and monitor patients before, during, and after sedation procedures.

Perform IV insertion and phlebotomy procedures as required.

Monitor patients' cardiac rhythms and recognize changes in their clinical conditions, escalating concerns promptly.

Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.

Maintain accurate patient records, medical charts, and nursing documentation.

Follow infection prevention, patient safety protocols, and established nursing standards.

Educate patients and their families regarding treatment plans and ongoing care as appropriate.

**Required Certifications & License:**

Active New York State RN License.

Primary Source Verification of License and Registration of Registered Professional Nurse from the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification.

American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS certification.

**Required Experience & Skills:**

Minimum two (2) years of critical care experience.

Minimum two (2) years of conscious sedation experience.

Minimum two (2) years of IV insertion and phlebotomy experience.

Strong critical care nursing and patient assessment skills.

Experience with cardiac monitoring, medication administration, and patient monitoring during conscious sedation.

Proficiency in IV insertion and phlebotomy procedures.

Strong clinical judgment, communication, and emergency response skills.