What are the responsibilities and job description for the Critical Care Nurse Specialist position at Wellspring Nurse Source?
Wellspring Nurse Source is a nurse-owned and operated travel nursing agency seeking a skilled Critical Care Nurse Specialist to provide high-acuity care to critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). As an ICU Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans based on patient needs.
Job Description
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: Registered Nurse (RN)
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide continuous, comprehensive care to critically ill patients, monitoring vital signs and managing life support systems.
- Assess, plan, and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs, using advanced clinical judgment and critical thinking.
- Administer medications, blood products, and interventions for managing acute conditions such as respiratory failure, cardiovascular instability, trauma, infections, and post-surgical care.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.
- Licensure:
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
