ICU RN
Sylva, NC
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Nights

RN - ICU

Overview

• Travel RN position in Sylva, North Carolina
• 1 opening
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Night shift: 7p-7a
• Weekend requirement: up to every other weekend
• Call requirement: up to 2 times per contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Unit

• Combined ICU/PCU
• ICU/PCU unit with 9 beds
• Adult and geriatric patient population
• Float scope includes Med-Surg/Tele, ED tasking/holding, and sitter

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• ICU - Intensive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
• ICU - Intensive Care Unit experience within the last year
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• NIHSS
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience working with Adult patients
• Experience working with Geriatric patients
• Experience with ventilator management
• Experience with vasopressors/drip titration
• Experience with arterial lines
• Experience with central line management
• Experience with BiPAP
• Experience managing DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis)
• Experience managing ETOH withdrawal

Preferred

• Prior travel experience
• Step-down/PCU experience
• Rural or community hospital experience
• Strong adaptability with minimal orientation

Additional Notes

• The ICU is currently caring for both ICU and PCU-level patients while the dedicated PCU is being reopened
• Common diagnoses/treatments include sepsis/septic shock, ventilated patients on vasopressors, ARDS/respiratory failure, ETOH withdrawal, DKA, CHF exacerbation, COPD exacerbation, Afib with RVR, Hypertensive Crisis, and Overdose
• Unacceptable attire includes artificial nails, open-toed shoes, and strong fragrances