Travel Nurse RN - ICU/Critical Care in Washington, DC - Excellent Benefits 2024-10-27

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Washington
Posted on: October 27, 2024

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Washington, Washington DC, 20007 About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse - ICU Job Specialty: Transplant ICU Job Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night 4x12-Hour (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM); Day 4x12-Hour (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM); Rotating shifts may vary. Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week Experience: Minimum 2 years required; must have 1 prior travel assignment License: Must have appropriate state licensure prior to start date Certifications: Required - ACLS and BLS; Preferred - BSN Must-Have: - Experience with Cerner - Skills in managing dysrhythmias and multi-system organ failure - Proficiency with IV insulin protocols, GI surgery, renal failure, IV therapy - CVA/Acute Stroke management, external ventricular drains, and more - Ability to work with complex patient diagnoses including post-transplant and multi-system organ failure Job Description: - Work in a transplant ICU with responsibilities including patient care for post-transplant cases (liver, kidney/pancreas, small intestine, islet cell, multi-visceral) - Manage cases of ESLD, ESRD, thoracic/abdominal/ENT/Flaps/general surgery, sepsis, and pre-transplant hepatology patients - Float within units of equivalent or lower acuity as required - Contact with COVID-19 patients possible - Flexibility in rotating between day and night shifts, sometimes within the same week - Teaching hospital environment with total staffed beds of 402 - Required to complete a flu vaccine with no exemptions Note: Pre-approved time off is decided on a case-by-case basis, factoring unit needs, with travelers scheduled after permanent and PRN staff requests. Orientation includes 28 hours. Applicants are expected to have a flu vaccine and will undergo training on relevant modules. Modules must be completed pre-start, averaging 12 hours, potentially during orientation, recorded through transcripts. Orientation is conducted for 28 hours. This role demands exceptional care in infection prevention, isolation precautions, use of PPE, phlebotomy, and more, alongside proficiency in patient management post-neurosurgery, managing surgical wounds, and various emergency protocols. 26132544EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS - AHA BLS - AHA PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 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. Different facilities may use various healthcare technologies and electronic health record systems. Exposure to these technologies enhances your proficiency in adapting to different digital healthcare platforms. Different healthcare facilities may have varying nursing policies and procedures. Adapting to these variations helps you understand the importance of compliance and the rationale behind different policies. Tailor your career path by selecting assignments that align with your professional goals and interests. This customization allows you to focus on areas of healthcare that resonate with your passion. 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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