Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,896 per week

Certification Details BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certification required. Job Details A large system in Nebraska/Iowa are looking for ICU RN's. 12 hour shifts, 36 hours guaranteed. 2 years of unit experience. 13 Week contract. Job Requirements 2 years of unit experience. BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certification required. Schedule Information 12 hour shifts. 36 hours guaranteed. Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?): 0630-1830, 1830-0630 / manager will make schedule based on unit needs. Weekend Requirements: Every other. Holiday Requirements: Every other or as needed for based on unit needs. Unit Specific Information of Beds: 34. Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:1-2 ICU, 1:4 PCU. Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes. Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, antiarrhythmics. Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Yes- will attend RRTs and Codes. Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: Yes- 1:18. RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot?: Nasal cannula to vents. Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: No techs- Draeger heart monitoring with centralized telemetry monitoring. RNs need to be able to read and interpret. Floating Requirements: Will float to all inpatient units, excluding Maternity/NICU. Scrub Color/Dress Code: Navy Blue. How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: 2 shifts. Additional Details Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Adults and Peds >15 years old. Fast paced unit with volume flexes. Attributes that will make a nurse successful on this unit are the ability to ask questions, have a positive attitude, willingness to help others, critical thinking skills, and be personable.