Critical Care RN
Washington, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Travel RN - Critical Care

Location: Washington, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel

Position Details

• Specialty: Critical Care
• Shift: Nights
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours (3 shifts of 12 hours)
• Weekend Hours: As needed
• Call Requirements: None
• Number of Openings: 1
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Current RN licensure with Missouri State Board of Nursing or Missouri temporary work permit
• ACLS certification (or complete within 12 months)
• BLS certification
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in critical care
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card (or complete within probation period)

Skills & Experience

• Experience with critical care patients including post-stroke care
• Ability to titrate cardiac drips (Nitro, Cardizem, Amio, Esmolol)
• Experience with Bipaps and Airvos devices
• Ability to recognize deteriorating patients
• Experience with ventilated compressors
• Float experience in Med Surg and Tele units preferred
• Medical calculation skills preferred

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 19
• Patient Ratios: Average 2-3 patients per nurse
• EMR System: EPIC
• Patient Types: Medical, Basic Cardiac, Neurology

Work Environment & Culture

• Self-starter, team-oriented personality fit
• Dress code: Professional scrubs, black color; no hoodies allowed

Facility Highlights

• Acute care hospital with comprehensive medical, surgical, obstetric, and pediatric services
• Only Level III Trauma Center between St. Louis and Jefferson City
• Level II Stroke Center and Level II STEMI Center
• Recognized for quality and safety with multiple awards including Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade 'A' and American Heart Association Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-regarded trauma and stroke center with a supportive team environment and a focus on quality patient care.