ICU RN
Kansas City, MO
Thrive Staffing
4x12 hrs, Nights

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in a fast-paced Neuro ICU environment. The successful candidate will provide high-quality patient care in a 32-bed unit, managing a diverse range of critical patients with complex needs.

Job Details:

• Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours guaranteed with an option for additional shifts
• Start Date: 11/30
• Schedule: 3 twelve-hour shifts per week, with every other weekend or 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule

Unit Specifics:

• Patient Ratios: 2:1
• Staffing Description: Unit Secretary available from 7:30 AM to 12:00 AM
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Patient Experience Requirements: Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience, preferably in a similar setting

Qualifications:

• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Preferred Certifications: TNCC (not required)

Required Skills:

• Trauma patient management
• IV administration of vasoactive medications
• Ventilator management
• Chest tube management
• Care of post-operative surgical patients
• Cardiac rhythm identification and management
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Care of stroke patients

Advanced Skills Needed:

• Hemodynamic and ventilator management

Procedures Performed on Unit:

• Chest tube placement
• Ventriculostomy
• Moderate sedation
• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
• Therapeutic hypothermia
• ECMO
• Arterial and central line placement

Dress Code:

The required uniform consists of:

• Top: Navy scrub top (no t-shirts)
• Bottoms: Navy or black scrub bottoms
• Jackets: Navy, white, or black (solid colors)
• Undershirts: Navy, white, or black (solid colors)

Awards and Recognition:

• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Level 1 Trauma Center

Additional Information:

This position offers an opportunity to work with advanced technologies and equipment in a collaborative environment with a tenured and experienced staff. The unit is equipped with 16 beds and focuses on delivering exceptional patient care.

Join our team and contribute to making a difference in the lives of critically ill patients!