ICU RN
Waupaca, WI
TotalMed RN
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Stepdown ICU RN — Assignment Details

Unit: 20-bed unit with an average census of 12–18. Primarily higher-acuity Med/Surg and stepdown care in a rural hospital setting.
 

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience; travel experience preferred but not required
• Strong Med/Surg or stepdown RNs willing to work ICU assignments will be considered with the required experience
• Stepdown and critical access experience strongly preferred
• Must be comfortable caring for patients on drips
• Wisconsin or compact RN license, AHA BLS and NIHSS
• Epic experience within the past year
• BSN strongly preferred, not required

Schedule and patient care

• Ratio: Typically 1:5; may increase to 1:7 on busier days
• Weekends/Holidays: Every other weekend and holiday rotation; must be available for Memorial Day
• Provide basic bedside care.
• Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
• Order and evaluate diagnostic tests.
• Take samples for lab work, order corresponding lab work and interpret reports.
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment, and interpret and record electronic displays.
• Ensure proper placement and functioning of catheters, leads and tubing.
• Communicate patients' conditions to family members.