Local Contract Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Richmond, VA
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions Regional
3x12 hrs, Nights

About the unit:

·       Number of Beds – 10

·       Number of Staff –  

·       Type of staff:

o   Day Shift – 1 charge, 4 RNs, 1 Unit Secretary

o   Night Shift – 1 charge, 4 RNs

·       Patient Ratios – 1: 2-3

·       Type of equipment – GE Bedside telemetry monitoring

·       EMR – Meditech

Must have:  candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.

·       Proficiency with care of ventilated patient

·       Proficiency with titration of sedation, analgesia and vasoactive cardiac medications

Preferred or nice to have:  candidates with these skills will be considered first.

·        Medical ICU experience

·        Rapid response/code blue team

List typical procedures performed on unit(s):  

·       Assistance with RSI and arterial or central line placement

·       Slow/continuous dialysis via TABLO (SLED)

Best personality Fit:

·        Team player, self-motivated

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

·       CCRN preferred, ACLS required

Floating Area(s):

·       IMCU, NSICU, MedSurg as needed

Dress Code:

·       Scrub Color/Attire – Navy

Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.

·       Attached

Weekends and On call (if any):

·       Every other weekend. No on call required