Travel RN - ICU/Critical Care - Alexandria, LA - $1,611 per week - 12/04/24

TravelNurseSource is working with Infojini Healthcare to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Alexandria, Louisiana, 71301 Pay Information $1,611 per week About The Position ID: 51823696 Shift: 19:00-07:00 Description: : Rapides Regional Medical Center Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Address: 211 4th Street Unit Name: Medical ICU Building: South Tower Cost Center: 65073 General Information Unit Specifics: Number of Beds : 26 Patient Ratios : 2:1 Unit staffing description: RNs and Unit secretary/COVID runner. Total care is provided by RNs. Type of equipment: Ventilators, Alaris IV pumps, Balloon pumps, ventriculostomy drains, glucometers. Use of iMobile phones and technology by all staff in the hospital. PPE- includes mask, face shields, goggles, PAPR s and hoods for our COVID-19 patients. Documentation system: Meditech using EBCD (Evidence Based Clinical Documentation) Scheduling requirements: All nursing shift are twelve hours from 7 to 7; every other weekend. Holiday requirements Floating policy: Nursing staff will float to other Medical-Surgical Units in the hospital as needed with priority focus on pulling to Intensive Care Units. Patient Experience requirements: Hourly rounding, bedside hand-off reporting, completion of My Care Board during hand-off report; use of AIDET with a focus on compassionate connected care. Hospital Specifics- Pathways to Excellence Certified Working toward Magnet status Certified Stroke Center Certified Chest Pain Center Level II Trauma Center Hiring profile Requested Skill Set: Must have: Must be willing to care for COVID-19 patients, ICU experience, Positive attitude, flexibility, teamwork, desire for excellence, self-motivated, good communication and people skills, ability to work in a diverse environment. Advanced skills needed: Ventilator management, critical care drip knowledge, thorough and accurate assessment skills, and proficient knowledge with cardiac, neuro, and respiratory systems, and Don and Doff of PPE. Procedures performed on unit: Intubations, cardioversions, ventriculostomy drain placement and management, IABP management, continual renal replacement therapy (CRRT), proning of patients. Certifications Required: ACLS and BLS; TNCC a plus Dress Code: (Required uniform) Ceil blue scrubs White or ceil blue scrub jacket optional If working with COVID patients, green surgery scrubs will be provided upon arrival to unit. Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines. Awards/Recognition: HCA Unit of Distinction winner of top 10% and 5%. Finished overall 2 ranked ICU in HCA in 2019. Quality measures are highly maintained Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc. Many staff members are nationally certified, including managers Several highly tenured nursing staff Self-scheduling within certain guidelines iMobile technology This unit cares for ICU COVID-19 patients General Comments No. of Positions: 2/2. Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91 26196390EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding Competency Exam Core Mandatory Exam Self Assessment (Skills Checklist) 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients from diverse backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in various healthcare settings. Travel nurses may benefit from tax advantages such as housing stipends and per diems, helping them maximize their income and financial stability. Travel nursing encourages self-reliance and independence. Managing your assignments, travel logistics, and personal well-being in new locations enhances your ability to thrive in diverse circumstances. Travel nursing offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for a better work-life balance. Working with diverse patient populations and teams hones your emotional intelligence. Understanding and navigating different emotions becomes crucial in providing compassionate patient care.