Travel Nurse RN - ICU/Critical Care - $1,688 per week in Birmingham, AL
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Birmingham, AL
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$1,688–$1,688
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), Catheterization, Crisis Management, Critical Care, Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), Emergency Care, Emergency Nursing, Epic Systems, Healthcare, Intensive Care, Myocardial Infarction, Nursing, Patient Care, Registered Nurse (RN)
LOCATION
Birmingham, AL
POSTED
3 days ago
Pay Information
$1,688 per week
About The Position
Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: CVICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum years of experience required License: Active RN License Certifications: BLS Must-Have: Required certifications in BLS Description: This position involves caring for patients in the cardiac intensive care unit. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 2:1, with 1:1 for immediate post-operative care and 1:1 for patients on LVADs. Patients may include those recovering from catheterization, post-operative heart surgery, and unstable acute myocardial infarction. Charting is done using Epic. The unit has 12 beds, and there may be a float requirement as needed in skillset. The nurse will be involved in special procedures such as ECMO and bedside emergent re-entry. Every other weekend shift is required. There is no call requirement for this position.
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Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS - AHA
- Pharmacology
- Skills Checklist
- Specialty Exam
5 Benefits of Travel Nursing
- Adapting to new environments, team dynamics, and patient populations fosters adaptability. This skill is transferable to various aspects of life and is highly valued in the healthcare profession.
- Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances.
- Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams.
- Travel nursing allows you to experience different cultures firsthand. Working in new locations exposes you to unique customs, traditions, and perspectives, fostering cultural competence and enriching your personal and professional life.
- With a constant demand for healthcare professionals, travel nurses often enjoy job security. The ongoing need for qualified nurses ensures a steady stream of opportunities in various locations.
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