ICU RN
Kirksville, MO
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Travel ICU/CCU RN

Position Details

• Specialty: RN
• Location: Kirksville, Missouri
• Facility: Northeast Regional Medical Center (Community Health Systems)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: Days, 6 AM - 6 PM

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 2+ years in ICU/CCU
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Preferred Certification: TNCC (required for extension)
• Floating: Required to float to med/surg floor when ICU volume is low
• Local Placements: Not allowed

Patient Care Information

• Patient Population: Primarily adult and geriatric patients
• Common Diagnoses:

  • Atrial fibrillation
  • STEMI (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction)
  • NSTEMI (Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction)
  • CHF (Congestive Heart Failure)
  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
  • DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)
  • Pneumonia
  • Sepsis
  • Trauma
  • Post-surgical patients
• Patient Ratio: 1:2-3 (acuity based)

Additional Information

• Facility Designations:

  • Level III trauma center
  • Acute ready stroke center
  • Chest pain/STEMI center
• Support Services: 24/7 in-house respiratory therapy for bipap and ventilator management
• Skills Required:

  • ART lines
  • Ventilator management
  • Central Venous Lines (CVLs)
  • Central Venous Pressure (CVP) monitoring
  • Hemodynamic monitoring
  • Strong knowledge of IV medications
• Preferred Experience: Swan Ganz, balloon, and Impella pump experience

This position offers a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals looking to expand their skills in a dynamic environment.