NuWest Travel Nursing
Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,019 per week
NuWest Travel Nursing, Tacoma, Washington, us, 98417
NuWest Travel Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
ICU - Intensive Care UnitDiscipline:
RNDuration:
13 weeks36 hours per weekShift:
12 hours, nightsEmployment Type:
TravelGeneral Information:Floating within TG to all ICUs, PCU/CCUs, ED holding1-year minimum ICU experienceWill take first-time travelers with strong ICU and previous float pool experiencePatient Types Travelers Expected to Care For:Covid PatientsNeuro, Trauma, Medical, SurgicalSepsis, pneumonia, DKA, DTs, Multi-system failure, spinal injuries, pre/post cath patients (radial approach), general surgery patients, respiratory compromise, CHF, COPD, GSW, stabbings, MVA, strokes, TBI, various back surgeriesCVICU24h - Post-op CABG(10/wk.), Esophagectomy, TAVR (3/wk.), AAA repair, Thoracic and Vascular surgeries, Post arrestTravelers Not Expected to Care for:Fresh CABG/TAVR, EVDs, post TPA, any devices (ECMO, IABP, Impella, hypothermia protocol)Patient Ratios:ICU: 1:2PCU/ACC/CCU: 1: 4ER Holding – Same ratio based on patient’s level of careCertifications:ACLS, BLS, NIHSSSkills required:Cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent and bipap management, invasive line management, ostomy, general drains, traches, chest tubes, lumbar drains, IV medication titration.Support on the Unit:Charge NurseHospitalist, RT and Intensivist 24/7Cardiologist on call 24/7 for CVICU & CCU & Cardiac Short StayCharting System:Epic – Experience IS REQUIREDScheduling:Schedule is typically made for 3-weeks at a time, which comes out 7-10 days priorEvery other weekendCould work back to back weekends (rare)No self- scheduling, no guarantee of patterned scheduleTime off: Manager Approval for more than 5 days.Floating:Neuro/Trauma/Medical/Cardiac ICUCCU (cardiac step down)PCU/ACCED HoldingMed Surg UnitsAny open surge areas for above unitsTraveler could float to Allenmore Hospital as needed, around 2.5 miles away. This is not common but is a possibility. Travelers should be notified in advance if they are needed at Allenmore.Orientation:1 day general hospital orientation1 day of unit orientation (12 hours) on ICU unit1 day of 12 hours on like unitsTraveler Telemetry Competency RequiredRequired to be completed and passed prior to start. SimpliFi Compliance is responsible for grading this exam.Other notes:Scrubs: Any color, professionalParking: Free within designated areasMust fill out whiteboards, do and document hourly rounding, give bedside reportSaline Flushes considered medication. Do not leave at the bedside or in your scrub pocketDo not leave medications in unlocked cart.When wasting medications, two-nurse verification is required. (Narcotics, Benzodiazepine, etc.)Documenting pain before and after giving pain medication (30 minutes for IV, 1 hour for oralBreaks are requiredBenefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, weekly direct deposit, and more!
Specialty:
ICU - Intensive Care UnitDiscipline:
RNDuration:
13 weeks36 hours per weekShift:
12 hours, nightsEmployment Type:
TravelGeneral Information:Floating within TG to all ICUs, PCU/CCUs, ED holding1-year minimum ICU experienceWill take first-time travelers with strong ICU and previous float pool experiencePatient Types Travelers Expected to Care For:Covid PatientsNeuro, Trauma, Medical, SurgicalSepsis, pneumonia, DKA, DTs, Multi-system failure, spinal injuries, pre/post cath patients (radial approach), general surgery patients, respiratory compromise, CHF, COPD, GSW, stabbings, MVA, strokes, TBI, various back surgeriesCVICU24h - Post-op CABG(10/wk.), Esophagectomy, TAVR (3/wk.), AAA repair, Thoracic and Vascular surgeries, Post arrestTravelers Not Expected to Care for:Fresh CABG/TAVR, EVDs, post TPA, any devices (ECMO, IABP, Impella, hypothermia protocol)Patient Ratios:ICU: 1:2PCU/ACC/CCU: 1: 4ER Holding – Same ratio based on patient’s level of careCertifications:ACLS, BLS, NIHSSSkills required:Cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent and bipap management, invasive line management, ostomy, general drains, traches, chest tubes, lumbar drains, IV medication titration.Support on the Unit:Charge NurseHospitalist, RT and Intensivist 24/7Cardiologist on call 24/7 for CVICU & CCU & Cardiac Short StayCharting System:Epic – Experience IS REQUIREDScheduling:Schedule is typically made for 3-weeks at a time, which comes out 7-10 days priorEvery other weekendCould work back to back weekends (rare)No self- scheduling, no guarantee of patterned scheduleTime off: Manager Approval for more than 5 days.Floating:Neuro/Trauma/Medical/Cardiac ICUCCU (cardiac step down)PCU/ACCED HoldingMed Surg UnitsAny open surge areas for above unitsTraveler could float to Allenmore Hospital as needed, around 2.5 miles away. This is not common but is a possibility. Travelers should be notified in advance if they are needed at Allenmore.Orientation:1 day general hospital orientation1 day of unit orientation (12 hours) on ICU unit1 day of 12 hours on like unitsTraveler Telemetry Competency RequiredRequired to be completed and passed prior to start. SimpliFi Compliance is responsible for grading this exam.Other notes:Scrubs: Any color, professionalParking: Free within designated areasMust fill out whiteboards, do and document hourly rounding, give bedside reportSaline Flushes considered medication. Do not leave at the bedside or in your scrub pocketDo not leave medications in unlocked cart.When wasting medications, two-nurse verification is required. (Narcotics, Benzodiazepine, etc.)Documenting pain before and after giving pain medication (30 minutes for IV, 1 hour for oralBreaks are requiredBenefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, weekly direct deposit, and more!