Intensive Care Unit Icu Rn Travelnurse

Seattle, WA, United States

Job Description


We\'re looking for Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Seattle, WA. 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.

Certs Req: BLS, ACLS Exp Req: 2 years, some peds experience. Active WA license. We are a 18 bed Burn and Pediatric Trauma ICU. Manager has enough staff to care for Pedi and Burns patients, Travelers will be assigned patients appropriate to their skill level. Tele is Required** Must be Proficient in Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, **there will be a test** Harborview is the only designated Level I adult and pediatric trauma and burn center in the state of Washington and serves as the regional trauma and burn referral center for Alaska, Montana and Idaho. Primary patient population is Burn ICU and Pediatric Trauma ICU. Secondary patient population is Trauma Surgical ICU, Medical Cardiac ICU, and Neurosurgical ICU. (overflow area for all ICUs) Peds & Adult patients. Very high acuity patients **Note: Facility requires travelers to be fully vaccinated against COVID (2 doses completed at least 2 weeks prior to start)**

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4316061
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Seattle, WA, United States
  • Education
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