ICU Registered Nurse
Dickinson, ND
Voca Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,225/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$979/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,246/week
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
ICU RN*Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS & TNCC / TCAR / or experience with the care of trauma patients*NO CLINICAL INVOLVEMENT- # of Beds: 4- Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:2-3 depending on acuity- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: DKA, sepsis pts, respiratory failure, cardiac(rate and rhythm control), medical detox, art lines, CVP- Are RNs required to titrate drips: Yes- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Those typical to an ICU- Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift Does the charge nurse take an assignment: No- ER is in charge of ICU- Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit Ratios Duties: No- RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot: Nasal cannula to vent- Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit Are RNs required to read their own strips What brand are the tele monitors: RN required to read and interpret- Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling Block scheduling): 7-7
Employer
Voca Healthcare
48 nurses recommend working with Voca Healthcare
About Dickinson, ND
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Dickinson, ND here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages may be slightly higher to compensate for the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs: 80-85°F, average lows: 50-55°F.
- Winter average highs: 20-25°F, average lows: 0-5°F.
- Short term rentals are available, but may require some searching as they are not as abundant as in larger cities.
- Car friendliness is high, as the city is spread out.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Fairly diverse with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include seasonal affective disorder in the winter due to the cold and dark days.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Plenty of restaurants offering a variety of cuisines, local art galleries, live music venues, recreational sports leagues, and outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing.
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