RN Adult ICU

Worksite: CONROE, TX 77304

Years Experience
3 years
Duration
13 Week(s)

Start Time
6:45 PM
End Time
7:15 AM

Position Description
Critical care registered nurses are adept at providing such care in settings where patients have suffered a heart attack, stroke, shock, severe trauma, respiratory distress or other severe medical issues. Specific critical care nurse duties and responsibilities can include: Assessing a patient s condition and planning and implementing patient care plans Treating wounds and providing advanced life support Assisting physicians in performing procedures Observing and recording patient vital signs Ensuring that ventilators, monitors and other types of medical equipment function properly/adjusting ventilator/IABP Administering intravenous fluids and medications Suctioning Collaborating with fellow members of the critical care team Responding to life-saving situations, using nursing standards and protocols for treatment Acting as patient advocate Providing education and support to patient families Critical care nurses may also care for pre- and post-operative patients. In addition, some serve as case managers and policy makers, while others perform administrative duties.

Facility Requirements:

• Must have 3 years recent ICU experience
• Must have ACLS & BLS certifications, these must be attached to the submission (Must be through the American Heart Association)
• Must have vent/trach experience, knowledge of central lines & preferred wound care experience
• Will request that candidate be willing to precept/coach existing ICU staff
• Candidate may need to float to lower unit depending on facility census
• Must have Texas or multi-state compact RN license, must be attached to resume