Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,116 per week
Company: Medical Solutions
Location: Kingman
Posted on: October 12, 2024
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Job Description:
Medical Solutions is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive
Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kingman, Arizona.Job
Description & Requirements
We're seeking talented healthcare professionals whose adventure
game is as strong as
their clinical game. Those that want flexibility and high pay, we
have the positions for
you!
Some of the industry-leading benefits enjoyed by Medical Solutions
travel nurses and
travel allied healthcare professionals include:
Estimated pay package based on bill rate at time job was posted.
Bill rates can
change frequently and without notice. Exact pay package may vary
based on guaranteed hours,
distance being traveled, and customizations available for
travelers.
General Job Duties
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1-2 ICU patients assigned to each nurse. Must have knowledge of
hemodynamic IV medication up to and including Vasopressin,
Levophed, Epinepherine, Phenylepherine, Cardizem, Dopamine,
Dobutamine, Amiodarone.
Required Qualifications
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Education:
Associate Degree in Nursing or graduate of a Nursing Diploma
program. BSN is preferred.
Experience:
Must have a minimum of 2 years of recent (past 6 months)
ICU/Critical Care experience
Basic EKG competency
One year PCU experience
Cardiac Medicine Certified and/or Cardiac Surgery Certification
(for CVICU) - preferred
Licenses:
Current, valid Arizona RN license or compact state RN license.
Certifications:
BLS (AHA) - required
ACLS (AHA) - required
TNCC - preferred
CCRN - preferred
Special Position Information
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Bed Size:
20 bed ICU- all private rooms
Nurse to Patient Ratio:
1:1 to 1:2
Equipment:
Meditech EMR, Pyxis used for medications, Bedside bronchoscopy,
CRRT, IABP, Aquapheresis.
Shifts:
Employee will not be required to work alone. No call in the ICU.
Every other weekend and weekends as needed.
Dress Code:
Navy Blue scrubs. No tattoos visible. All visible piercings must
have clear studs or be covered.
Training/Orientation:
Contract RN's will receive a short hospital/nursing orientation to
KRMC. During this time they will receive all of their login
information to hospital systems. They will receive 1.5-2 shifts in
the department with a seasoned core staff RN as their orientation.
Orientation checklist will be completed during this time and
submitted to the manager.
Exposure Category I:
Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body
fluids or tissues
Work Requirements:
Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
Able to manage technical business equipment i.e. phone, fax,
computer etc.
Able to assist with the movement of an adult patient weighing up to
300 lbs.
Able to care for patients with infectious diseases.
Able to sit for 3-5 hours per day; Able to stand for 3-5 hours per
day; Able to walk for 3-5 hours/day.
Key Responsibilities
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All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks
and duties in such a way that supports KHI's vision of providing
the region's best clinical care and patient service through an
environment that fosters respect for others and pride in
performance.
Adheres to all areas of the KHI Behavioral Expectations Agreement
and Social Media Guidelines;
Supports/embraces KHI's Mission, Vision, and values, as well as
promotes a positive image of KHI; Acts as
a role model to staff; Maintains patient and staff confidentiality;
Maintains a professional appearance and
manner at all times; Supports a healthy work environment through
skilled communication, true collaboration,
effective decision making, appropriate staffing, and meaningful
recognition.
All care is provided with kindness and compassion.
Quality of Care and Nursing Process:
a. The nurse provides evidence-based care so as to prevent the
development of a Healthcare Acquired
Condition and hospital readmissions.
b. The nurse practices standard precautions during patient contact
and while handling contaminated
materials.
c. The nurse complies with CDC hand hygiene guidelines and works to
reduce hospital acquired
infections and other conditions.
Assessment: The nurse collects patient health data
a. Nursing assessments are completed according to hospital and unit
specific policies, procedures, and
standards of nursing care.
b. Collect pertinent data from the patient, significant others, and
health care providers.
c. A comprehensive patient history and physical is completed in a
timely manner
and includes: biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care
abilities, educational, age specific,
cultural, and discharge planning needs.
Diagnosis / Care Needs: The nurse analyzes the assessment data to
identify care needs.
a. Nursing diagnoses / care needs are derived from the assessment
data.
b. Involving the patient and significant other as appropriate, the
nurse formulates a plan to provide
appropriate care based on identified patient needs.
Implementation: The patient's nursing care is based on identified
nursing diagnoses / care needs and
patient care standards, and is consistent with the therapies of
other disciplines.
a. Nursing care is based on identified nursing diagnoses / care
needs.
b. Nursing care is based on standards of patient care.
c. Nursing care is prioritized based on assessment of patient's
immediate condition or needs.
d. The patient and / or significant other(s) is involved in the
patient's care as appropriate.
e. The nurse collaborates with the patient, family, physician and
oMedical Solutions Job ID #781778. Pay package is based on 12 hour
shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with
tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU
(Intensive Care Unit)About Medical SolutionsAt Medical Solutions,
we're people who care, helping people who care. No matter how you
look at it, there's a whole lot of care going on in our world and
that's just the way we like it. What do we do? Medical Solutions is
one of the nation's largest providers of total workforce solutions
in the healthcare industry, connecting nurses and allied health
clinicians with hospitals and healthcare systems across the country
and around the corner. Through our family of brands, we also serve
a segment of clients outside of the healthcare space. And we're the
very best at what we do. You'll love our culture that's filled with
heart and soul. As a company and employer, we're sincerely and
unabashedly us. We lead as humans first and believe the unique
qualities of each team member make us better together. We share a
purpose for helping others and the drive to make a difference. And
we offer endless opportunities for personal and professional
growth, throughout your career. At Medical Solutions, you'll find a
great place to work and a career home. We've received Best Places
to Work awards, landed top industry awards, and received accolades
for the impact we've made in business and within our community. But
the only way to really get to know us, is to join us. We think
you'll fit right in.Benefits
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