ICU Registered Nurse - Med/Surg
Location: Multiple Cities of Choice in NJ, NY or TX
Duration: 3 Months Contracts with extensions up to 2 years
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Hours Per Day: 10.00
Days Per Week: 4.00
Weekly Blended: $2600 to $3100
Certifications & Licenses: BLS - AHA & RN Compact License for location

Overview:

• Job Category: Acute - Nursing - Local
• Skills: Two years of the following experience is required: Medical/Surgical experience IV Insertion and phlebotomy conscious sedation
• Education: RN License - required Primary Source Verification - required AHA BLS - required TCAR for Surgery - preferred Conscious Sedation certification - preferred
• Certifications & Licenses: RN License

The primary responsibilities of this Registered Nurse may vary by assignment. Those duties may include but are not limited to:

• Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting and evaluating the patients.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information, including electronic, print, and conversations.
• Demonstrates professional behavior (i.e. respect, civility, ability to accept constructive criticism), effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurse managers, charge nurses, utilization managers, and discharge planners to identify, analyze and resolve care problems.
• Promotes patient and personal safety.
• Follows infection control and medical center policies, including that of reusable patient equipment.
• Provides leadership in identifying and addressing ethical issues that could impact the patient admission and discharge.
• Coaches and precepts students and novice nursing staff members.
• Initiates/actively participates in interdisciplinary opportunities to improve patient care at the program level.
• Initiates/participates in quality improvement activities that result in improved outcomes.