ICU RN
Winston-Salem, NC
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs
$1,795/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Life insurance
Qualifications
- Resume
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- 1 Year Unit Experience Within the Last 3 Years
Description
ICU Nurse
Location
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Job Type
- Travel/Contract
Schedule
- Night shift
- 3x12 hours
- 36 hours per week
- Every other weekend
- No block scheduling
- Floating required as needed
Assignment Length
- 13 weeks or longer
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in North Carolina
- ICU - Intensive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
- ICU - Intensive Care Unit experience within the last year
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- NIHSS
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Experience with arterial lines and titrating vasoactive drips
- Experience with conscious sedation
- Interpretation of dysrhythmias
- Management of dysrhythmias
- Use of Rapid Response Teams
- IV insulin protocols
- Blood Product Administration
- Central line care and management
- PICC line management
- Heparin Protocols
Required Skills
- ICU stepdown / PCU / DOU / IMC / stepdown experience
- Telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
- Rapid response team experience
- IV insulin protocols
- Blood product administration
- Central line, peripheral line, and PICC management
- Heparin protocols
- CVA care
- Chest tube management
- External CPAP/BIPAP
- High-flow nasal cannula
- Nasal cannula
- Non-invasive airway management
- Tracheostomy management
- Isolation precautions
Unit Details
- ICU stepdown unit with a 1:3-4 target ratio
- Strong drip experience is emphasized
- One pressor drip per patient on the unit; additional pressors require transfer to ICU
- No vents on the unit
Patient Population
- Post-rapid-response patients
- Respiratory distress
- Unstable hemodynamics
- Withdrawal
- GI bleeds
- Post-op GYN, GU, GI, thoracotomy, neuro, and ortho patients
- Pre/post OB patients with complications
Additional Notes
- RTO after booking is not allowed
- Navy, white, or a combination of the two scrubs are permitted
Employer
Travel Nurses, Inc.
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Marissa was great to work with and I look forward to working with her again on my next search
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Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded and operated healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied health professionals with opportunities nationwide. Since 1988, we’ve grown from supporting operating room teams in the Mid-South to serving a wide range of specialties across the country.
At our core, we believe healthcare professionals are the foundation of care. That belief drives everything we do, from how we support our clinicians to how we build long-term relationships.
We are committed to making travel simple, transparent and rewarding. With clear pay packages, dedicated recruiter support and a focus on career mobility, our clinicians can move forward with confidence.
Wherever your career takes you, you’ll never go alone.
About Winston-Salem, NC
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Winston-Salem, NC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Winston-Salem is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up well with the lower cost of living.
- In the summer, average highs are around 87°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 50°F, and average lows are around 30°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Winston-Salem, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms and local real estate agencies.
- Winston-Salem is fairly car-friendly, with reasonable traffic and ample parking.
- Public transportation options include buses, but the city is more reliant on private vehicles.
- Winston-Salem has a diverse population with a range of age groups.
- Common health issues include obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Winston-Salem offers a variety of restaurants, including Southern cuisine and international dining options.
- The city has a thriving arts scene with galleries and theaters, and it hosts music festivals and concerts.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local teams and outdoor enthusiasts can explore parks, hiking trails, and nearby mountains.
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