Travel Nurse RN

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,509 per week at TNAA TotalMed RN summary: This travel nursing position seeks an ICU Registered Nurse with 1-2 years of acute care experience to provide direct patient care in an intensive care unit in West Hollywood, CA. Responsibilities include patient monitoring, administering medication, coordinating diagnostic tests, adjusting specialized equipment, and educating patients' families. The role requires physical stamina, certifications like ACLS and BLS, and offers a 13-week contract with various benefits such as weekly pay and healthcare coverage. TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in West Hollywood, California.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: ICU - Intensive Care UnitDiscipline: RNDuration: 13 weeks48 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: TravelWe're looking for Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in West Hollywood, CA. The right nurse should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements. As an ICU Travel Nurse, you'll be responsible for evaluating and monitoring patients in an Intensive Care Unit setting. ICU RNs provide the most direct care to patients in life-threatening situations, documenting and providing physician-directed care, assessing and implementing patient care plans, and delegating to other care providers as appropriate. As an ICU RN you will also be providing education and support to patient families, possibly for long-term care needs. As an ICU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks: Provide basic bedside care.Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.Order and evaluate diagnostic tests.Take samples for lab work, order corresponding lab work and interpret reports.Monitor and adjust specialized equipment, and interpret and record electronic displays.Ensure proper placement and functioning of catheters, leads and tubing.Communicate patients' conditions to family members. ICU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. RNs may face hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases and will treat patients that may be confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative. Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, NIH, 2 Years* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.TotalMed Travel Job ID #1315468. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Intensive Care Unit - ICU RN - Travel NurseAbout TNAA TotalMed RNTotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.BenefitsWeekly payGuaranteed HoursContinuing Education401k retirement planSick payWellness and fitness programsReferral bonusEmployee assistance programsMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsBenefits start day 1 Keywords: ICU Nurse, Travel Nurse, Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, Acute Care RN, Critical Care Nurse, RN Travel Job, Patient Care, Medical Staffing, Healthcare Travel