Travel Nurse RN

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Lufkin, Texas, 75904! Pay Information $1,942 per week About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: ICU/PCU Float Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 12H Days Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 3 years License: Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS Must-Have: Critical Care experience Description: Will be floated between two critical care and stepdown units. ICU has 24 beds and PCU has 26 beds. Patient ratios are 2:1, and may reach 3:1 depending on acuity. PCU ratios are 4:1. Required certifications include ACLS and BLS. Common patient diagnoses include cardiac patients post CABG or PCI, sepsis, DKA, and respiratory failure. RNs are required to titrate drips. Common titratable and/or set rate drips include Levophed, amiodarone, heparin, precedex, propofol, cardene, nitro, neosynephrine, and dopamine. Charge Nurse is on the floor, and a House Supervisor is present on each shift. There are no nurse aids normally in ICU; 1-2 in PCU per shift. An intensivist is in-house during the day, and hospitalists are available all hours. Respiratory therapy is present in ICU 24/7. Equipment includes vents, Bipap, and Airvo. Bedside monitors and a monitor bank are available at the charge desk. Monitor techs are on-site, and RNs are trained to read strips. Shifts are from 7 AM to 7 PM. Weekend requirements may necessitate working every other weekend. Holiday requirements depend on coverage. There is no call or standby requirement. RNs are expected to work either ICU or PCU with occasional floating to other departments if necessary. Dress code is navy blue scrubs. There is a new employee orientation during the first week. A cancellation policy applies, allowing cancellations for a specific number of shifts depending on assignment length. The charting system used is Allscripts - Paragon. 27941032EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new environments, team dynamics, and patient populations fosters adaptability. This skill is transferable to various aspects of life and is highly valued in the healthcare profession. 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. Different regions may incorporate alternative medicine practices into healthcare. Exposure to these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of holistic patient care. If you have a sense of adventure, travel nursing provides the opportunity to explore different cities, states, or even countries. You can immerse yourself in new environments and enjoy diverse landscapes and recreational activities. 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.