Critical Care RN
Pikeville, KY
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Critical Care RN

Location: Pikeville, Kentucky
Employment Type: Nursing (Contract)
Contract Length: 10 weeks

Job Summary

Provide professional nursing care to critically ill patients using the nursing process within established standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Assess and reassess young adult, adult, and elderly patients.
• Care for critically ill patients including:

  • Airway management (basic and advanced)
  • Pain management
  • Cardiac monitoring and care
  • Post-operative vascular surgery care and recovery
  • Neurological, neurovascular, orthopedic care
  • Gastrointestinal, pulmonary/respiratory, genitourinary/renal care
  • Enteral nutrition and skin assessment/care
  • Central venous catheter care and maintenance
  • Specialized IV drips/titration and medication administration
  • IV therapy, IV additive therapy, transfusion therapy
  • Invasive monitoring and sedation
  • Assist with specialized procedures and use specialized equipment
  • Manage Code Blue situations in inpatient and pediatric areas
  • Admission and discharge criteria
  • Infection control and troubleshooting
  • Continuous renal replacement therapy
• Perform head-to-toe patient assessments and ongoing reassessments.
• Provide individualized, age-specific care supporting hemodynamic monitoring and physiologic functioning.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation including patient histories, treatments, and responses.
• Treat patients and families with respect, maintain confidentiality, and address psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Collaborate with patients and families to develop and update individualized care plans.
• Formulate and evaluate patient and family teaching plans.
• Supervise and allocate work to other healthcare staff.
• Assist physicians with procedures.
• Respond to workload changes to maintain productivity and efficiency.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Serve as a preceptor for new employees.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and education.
• Maintain patient care equipment and ensure adequate supplies.
• Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and ability to function under stress.
• Meet all departmental competencies.
• Perform housekeeping and patient transportation duties as needed.
• Adhere to dress code, infection control, safety, and personnel policies.
• Serve as team leader and role model for staff.

Required Experience

• Specialty: Critical Care RN
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years in critical care nursing based on typical standards for this role.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Additional Notes

• Must be able to provide care across a wide range of patient ages and conditions.
• Ability to manage high-stress situations and emergencies is essential.
• Strong communication and leadership skills required.