ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Location

North Charleston, SC

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our critical care team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong clinical background, particularly in the intensive care unit, and demonstrate the ability to manage complex patient care effectively.

Unit Specifics

• Number of Beds: 28 – mixed ICU
• Patient Ratios: 1:2, 1:3 (holding inpatient PCU/med surg admissions)
• Unit Staffing: Registered Nurses
• Equipment: i-mobile phones for each team member; Mobile computer workstation on wheels
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Floating Policy: Travelers are prioritized to float as needed.
• Patient Experience: Bedside shift report is utilized for patient handoff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 36 months of RN experience, with at least 12 months in an ICU setting.
• Previous successful travel nursing assignment preferred, especially with experience in facilities using Meditech.
• Proficient in managing 1-3 ICU patients, including those on ventilators.
• Ability to perform bedside shift reports upon transfer of care.
• Proficient in reading telemetry strips.
• Advanced skills required in:
• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
• Advanced Hemodynamics
• Phlebotomy
• Administering respiratory treatments (inhalers and nebulizers)
• Experience with procedures such as CABG, Impella, balloon pumps, Swan Ganz, and Advanced Hemodynamics.
• Experience in neuro procedures, including EVDs and various monitoring techniques.
• BSN and advanced certifications preferred.
• TNCC certification preferred.

Dress Code

Required uniform: Navy Blue Uniform.

Additional Information

We are willing to provide training for travelers interested in becoming skilled Neuro ICU or Cardiovascular ICU nurses. This opportunity allows for training on procedures for patients with head and neck flap surgeries, contributing to a diverse clinical skill set within one of only 14 specialized programs nationwide.