TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Chandler, Arizona, 85224 About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Job Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Job Duration: 17 weeks Shift: 12H Nights every other weekend or up to 3 weekends per month if the unit is busy; first to float - could float to sister facility Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience License: Yes Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Full 3 years of recent ICU experience, with experience in either neuro or cardiovascular (CV) - Successful completion of a dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance, with a maximum of 2 attempts - Participation in a pass/fail Sim Lab on day one of orientation Job Description: - Work in a surgical ICU - Trauma Neuro Surgery - Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:1 - Handle cases involving Level 1 trauma, falls, gunshot wounds (GSW), blunt trauma, motor vehicle accidents (MVAs), and other trauma patients - Manage diagnoses such as exploratory laparotomy (ex-lap), craniotomy (crani), specialty neuro-surgery cases, cerebrovascular accident (CVA), status post-TPA, COVID, sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - Titrate medications such as Propofol, Fentanyl, Versed, Precedex, Morphine, Dilaudid, Ketamine, Rocuronium, Levophed, Vasopressin, Cardene, Labetalol, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Heparin, Insulin - Act as a charge nurse without patient assignments - Self-scheduling is allowed, but the manager may balance shifts for unit needs - Weekends include 3 shifts in a 4-week schedule; Nightshift weekends are Friday - Saturday; Dayshift are Saturday - Sunday - May have 1 holiday off during the assignment - Expected to float to telemetry with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3 or 1:4 as needed - No monitor technicians; RNs required to read their own strips using GE monitors - Dress code: Navy scrubs - Unit/department specific orientation of 1-2 days - Skill validation for trauma, neuro, and specialty devices as needed - Experience with medical ICU, including managing cases like sepsis, COVID, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), flu, ARDS, and vascular surgeries - Experiences in CVICU with managing on and off-pump CABG, valves, post-cath, TAVR, IABP, Impella, ECMO, Tandem Heart, and esophagectomies - Use of respiratory therapy equipment such as vents, CPAP, BiPAP – Dreager, Hamilton, Puritan Bennett 840, V60s BiPAP, Airvo 26078871EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS - AHA BLS - AHA 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. Each assignment introduces you to new colleagues, mentors, and professionals in the healthcare industry. Building a diverse professional network can open doors to future career opportunities and collaborations. Travel nurses often form close bonds with colleagues who share similar adventurous spirits. This camaraderie can provide a strong support system during assignments and beyond. Travel nursing exposes you to various healthcare professionals, including industry leaders and experts. Networking with these individuals can open doors to mentorship and career advancement opportunities. Working with diverse patient populations and teams hones your emotional intelligence. Understanding and navigating different emotions becomes crucial in providing compassionate patient care.