TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Kearney, Nebraska, 68847!
Job Title: ICU Registered Nurse
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Intensive Care Unit
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12 Hour Days
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 2 years
License: Required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
- RN's must pass a weekly exam during orientation.
- RN's must receive a passing score of 90% on an open book exam covering skills learned.
- Required to titrate drips including cardiac, insulin, and sedation.
- RN's must read, interpret, and document telemetry strips.
Description:
This position is for an Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse.
The unit consists of 33 beds with an average daily census of 16 patients.
The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2-3 for adults.
Common patient diagnoses include trauma, cardiac issues, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, and respiratory distress.
Nurse aides are available based on census and can assist on the floor as needed.
The schedule includes self-scheduling for core staff, with restrictions on block scheduling.
RN's may float to other units such as PCU or Med-Surg, maintaining similar patient ratios.
Holiday and weekend shifts are required.
Registered Nurses must hold current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS.