Job Summary: The ICU Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering comprehensive, high-quality care to critically ill patients. This role involves monitoring, assessing, and intervening in complex patient situations while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care:
• Monitor and assess patients’ vital signs and clinical status continuously.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Operate and manage complex medical equipment, such as ventilators, infusion pumps, and cardiac monitors.
• Perform and assist with life-saving procedures, including intubation, CPR, and central line insertions.
• Assessment and Planning:
• Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition and develop individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to formulate and revise patient care plans.
• Document all patient interactions, treatments, and responses in electronic health records accurately and timely.
• Communication:
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members regarding patient status, treatment plans, and progress.
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and their families, addressing concerns and explaining procedures and treatments.
• Report and escalate critical changes in patient conditions to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Collaboration and Coordination:
• Work closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other specialists to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and contribute to care decisions and strategy development.
• Ensure seamless transitions of care by providing detailed handovers to other nursing staff during shift changes.
• Emergency Response:
• Respond rapidly to emergency situations, utilizing advanced critical care skills and protocols.
• Participate in code blue situations and other emergency response activities.
• Quality and Safety:
• Adhere to infection control and safety protocols to prevent hospital-acquired infections and ensure a safe environment for patients.
• Monitor and maintain patient safety, including accurate medication administration and equipment use.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and stay updated with best practices and evidence-based guidelines.
• Professional Development:
• Maintain current knowledge of ICU procedures, technologies, and best practices through continuous education and professional development.
• Obtain and renew necessary certifications, such as ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), as required.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN) acceptable with a commitment to pursue BSN.
• Licensure: Current RN license in the state of practice.
• Experience: Previous experience in an ICU or similar critical care environment preferred.
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications required; PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) may be required depending on the unit.
• Skills: Strong clinical assessment skills, proficiency in using advanced medical equipment, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work under high-pressure conditions.

Skill Required:
Intensive Care Nurse, Critical Care Nurse, and ICU Care Nurse.

Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $1,700.00 - $1,800.00 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Critical & Intensive Care
• Hospital Medicine
• Primary Care

Physical Setting:

• Acute care
• Hospital
• ICU
• SICU

Supplemental Pay:

• Breakdown pay
• Overtime pay

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Harvey, IL 60426 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Harvey, IL 60426: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person