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Travel Nurse RN - Medical Intensive Care Unit - $1,738 per week in Alexandria, LA

Cynet Health

Alexandria, LA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$1,738–$1,738
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiology, Communication Skills, Critical Care, Intensive Care, Interpersonal Skills, Nursing, Patient Care, Pumps, Registered Nurse (RN), Renal Replacement Therapy, Team Player, Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC), Unit Secretary, Ventilator
LOCATION
Alexandria, LA
POSTED
3 days ago
Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 1 year in ICU License: Active RN license Certifications: ACLS BLS TNCC (a plus) 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 interpersonal skills Ability to work in a diverse environment Description: This position includes caring for critically ill patients in an intensive care setting. The unit has a total of 26 beds with a patient ratio of 2:1. Registered Nurses provide total patient care; support staff includes unit secretaries and COVID runners. Key equipment utilized includes ventilators, Alaris IV pumps, balloon pumps, ventriculostomy drains, and glucometers. All staff employs iMobile phones and technology in their daily responsibilities. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes masks, face shields, goggles, powered air-purifying respirators (PAPR), and hoods for COVID-19 patients. Documentation is managed through an electronic system that emphasizes evidence-based clinical documentation. Nursing shifts are scheduled for twelve hours from 7 PM to 7 AM with every other weekend required. Holiday staffing is based on unit needs. Nursing staff may float to other medical-surgical units as needed, with a priority focus on intensive care units. Patient experience is enhanced through hourly rounding, bedside hand-off reporting, and completion of care boards during hand-offs. A compassionate and connected care approach is encouraged through the AIDET method. The unit is certified for excellence and is working toward a prestigious recognition. Advanced skills needed include ventilator management, critical care drip management, thorough assessments, and proficient knowledge of cardiac, neuro, and respiratory systems. Procedures performed on the unit include intubations, cardioversions, ventriculostomy drain placement and management, IABP management, continuous renal replacement therapy, and proning of patients. Dress code requires ceil blue scrubs; optional scrub jackets may be worn in white or ceil blue. Green surgical scrubs will be provided for those working with COVID-19 patients. The work environment fosters a culture of excellence, with staff members often holding national certifications and a tenured nursing workforce. Self-scheduling is available within certain guidelines, promoting work-life balance. This unit specializes in the care of ICU patients, including those diagnosed with COVID-19.

About the Company

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Cynet Health

Cynet Health is a TJC certified MBE and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Health Med and Health IT staffing and consulting services to countless hospitals, SNFs, clinics, labs, CROs, health & wellness centers, pharmacies, and other medical facilities across the United States. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, we are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise and a recognized Diversity Supplier.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
https://cynethealth.com/

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