ICU Registered Nurse
Wilson, NC
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU Travel Position

Location: Wilson, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Work Environment

• Unit: ICU and Intermediate Medical Unit (IMU) with Telemetry overflow
• Number of Beds: 16
• Patient Ratios: ICU 2:1, IMU 3:1, Telemetry 1:5
• Equipment: Cardiac monitor, Hill-Rom Progressive Care bed with scale, Abbott Glucometer, EndoTool, Bair Hugger, TR band, Hotline 3 fluid warmer, Baxter IV pumps, Bedside Dialysis capability
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): Meditech EMR
• Patient Population: Adult
• Shift Options: 7 AM or 7 PM
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed
• Weekend Hours: 12 hours every other or every third weekend
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: Yes

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 1.5 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in Intermediate Care
• Knowledge of titration of critical drips, including vasopressors and sedation
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Additional Information

• Orientation occurs bi-weekly with upcoming start dates available
• Local candidates must live 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify for travel status
• Common patient diagnoses include COPD, Acute Respiratory Failure, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Sepsis, and Shock
• Dress Code: No assigned scrub color; artificial nails are not allowed

This position offers the opportunity to work in a Joint Commission accredited hospital with a diverse patient population and advanced critical care technology.