Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU - $2,234 per week in New York City, NY

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Profession: Nursing Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM Hours per Shift: 12.5 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in Neuro ICU License: Active Registered Nurse License Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), experience with external ventricular drains (EVD), and irrigation flow devices Description: The Clinical Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse who provides safe and competent quality care based on nursing theory and research to a designated group of patients and their significant others. Patient care is delivered by incorporating the tenets of the professional practice model of Relationship Centered Care and through the application of the nursing process based upon theory, research, evidence-based practice, and organizational nursing standards. Patient care needs are assessed and evaluated, applying critical thinking skills in patient care management. Relevant assessment and intervention skills are integrated in the delivery of nursing care. Collaboration occurs with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care. All aspects of patient care are prioritized, including teaching, rounding, coaching, and planning after hospital care. Patients and caregivers are educated about their plan of care, transition of care, promotion of health, and prevention of disease while anticipating their needs and readiness to learn. Effective and professional communication is maintained with patients, families, and all members of the interdisciplinary patient care team. Assignments are managed within the care delivery model, demonstrating effective allocation of material resources. The tenets of Relationship Centered Care are role modeled through admission welcome procedures, bedside shift reports, routine care, and discharge wrap-ups. Patient values, preferences, cultural diversity, expressed needs, and knowledge are considered in all aspects of care. A therapeutic relationship is established and maintained with patients and families. Evidence-based practices are used to enhance understanding of patients’ perceptions of care. Service recovery is initiated for patients and families with concerns, escalating to management when necessary. Caring, respect, compassion, empathy, and active listening are demonstrated through dialogue, body language, and actions. The safe and efficient delivery of patient-centered care is practiced, identifying and escalating barriers to improvement. Clinical skills and knowledge essential to quality and safety in the patient population served are demonstrated. Process improvement strategies are implemented based on institutional evidence and best practices. Engagement in formal and informal peer review processes is encouraged. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams occurs to create and implement quality improvement projects, evidence-based practice activities, and nursing research studies. Contributions to quality and safety practices and compliance measures are made. Principles of high reliability are applied to identify and avoid high-risk behaviors, ensuring patient safety. Potential safety hazards or gaps in best practice are escalated following established protocols. Institutional information technology is utilized to document nursing practice, supporting quality and performance improvement initiatives. Charge nurse duties may be performed as assigned. Coordination with clinical management ensures appropriate utilization of supplies and inventory for patient care. Material or staffing resource deficits are escalated as necessary. Patient-focused and cost-effective approaches to care are demonstrated regarding equipment, staff, and supplies. Accurate and thorough documentation complies with regulatory and legal requirements and standards of care. Facilitation of patient throughput is managed on a shift basis. Supportive contributions to the environment of care are made to benefit clinical colleagues, patients, and their families. Advancement of clinical competence in nursing practice is encouraged to progress from novice to expert. A professional image is projected in communications with colleagues, demonstrating caring and respect. Ethical principles are incorporated into decision-making for patients and families. A spirit of scholarship, inquiry, and life-long learning is encouraged for self and others. Knowledge and skills relevant to the role, patient population, clinical specialty, and community needs are actively pursued. Participation in shared decision-making through clinical practice councils and unit initiatives is expected.