ICU RN
Carlsbad, NM
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse to join our healthcare team for a 13-week contract. The position involves providing comprehensive care to intensive care patients and requires floating to both the Emergency Room (ER) and Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) departments.

Position Details

• Role: ICU patient total care
• Shift: Days, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, with required floating
• Patient Ratio: 1:2-3
• Unit Size: 12 beds
• EMR System: MedHost
• Scrubs: Any color
• Holidays: Required

Responsibilities

• Provide total care for critically ill patients, including monitoring vital signs and managing ventilators.
• Administer titratable drips and participate in medication management.
• Provide hygiene care and assist with daily living activities.
• Float to ER: Assist with non-assigned tasks, including answering call lights, passing medications, transporting patients, starting IVs, and performing blood draws.
• Float to Med-Surg: Take full assignments of up to 6 patients or act as an aide for 12 patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Experience in ER and Med-Surg settings preferred.
• TNCC certification preferred.
• Familiarity with ventilators, titratable drips, and medication mixing preferred.

Additional Requirements

Fingerprint clearance for all travelers is mandated in New Mexico, which may require several weeks for processing. Candidates must ensure compliance with the state's registration process.