Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Oneida, NY
TalentBurst, Inc
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU / Vent Unit

Location:  Oneida New York
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Night Shift)
Schedule: 36 Hours/Week | Every Other Weekend | Holiday & On-Call as Required

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join an 11-bed Ventilator Unit. The ideal candidate will have recent Ventilator or ICU experience and be comfortable caring for ventilator-dependent residents in a fast-paced skilled nursing/long-term care environment. The RN will provide direct patient care, administer medications, supervise LPNs and CNAs, collaborate with Respiratory Therapists and physicians, and ensure high-quality resident-centered care.

Requirements

• Active New York (NY) RN License
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience
• Ventilator Unit or ICU experience required
• Current BLS Certification (AHA)
• Strong leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Experience supervising LPNs and CNAs preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams

Unit Details

• 11-bed Ventilator Unit
• Vent or ICU experience required
• RN responsible for medication administration and medication pass
• Supervise and evaluate LPNs and CNAs to ensure completion of assigned duties
• Respiratory Therapists (RRT) available on the unit with Lead RRT on-site

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care according to physician orders and individualized care plans.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor changes in condition.
• Administer medications, treatments, IV therapies, and respiratory-related care safely and accurately.
• Monitor ventilator-dependent residents and collaborate with Respiratory Therapists regarding respiratory status and treatment plans.
• Delegate, supervise, and support LPNs and CNAs to ensure quality resident care.
• Collaborate with physicians during rounds and communicate changes in resident condition.
• Enter physician orders into the electronic medical record and coordinate with pharmacy for medication needs.
• Schedule resident appointments and communicate appointment information to families or responsible parties.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings, care planning, discharge planning, and family conferences.
• Assist with wound care, vital signs, infection prevention, and other clinical interventions.
• Document assessments, treatments, incidents, and changes in patient condition accurately and promptly.
• Ensure compliance with narcotic counts, controlled substance policies, and facility documentation standards.
• Report emergencies, safety concerns, abuse, neglect, or significant changes in resident condition immediately.
• Assist with resident activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed, including hygiene, bathing, dining assistance, and incontinence care.
• Maintain compliance with all facility policies, regulatory requirements, and patient safety standards.

Qualifications

• Active New York RN License
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience
• Ventilator or ICU experience required
• BLS (AHA) required
• Strong assessment, leadership, documentation, and delegation skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Every Other Weekend | Holiday & On-Call as Required
Experience: 2 Years | Vent or ICU Experience Required
License: Active New York RN License

Skills:   Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Expertise Rating Move   Does candidate have at least 2 years RN experience? Required           Does candidate hold an active and unencumbered RN NY License? Required        

Questions:
Question 1
How soon can candidate start their assignment?
Question 2
Does candidate reside within 50 miles of facility?
Question 3
Does candidate have RTO? If yes, please list:
Question 4
Is candidate available to work Nights 7p-7a, Every Other Weekend, Holidays per Unit Needs?

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