Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,360 per week at Tact Staff
Yuma, AZ 85365
About the Job
Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Yuma, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/09/2024
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
null START DATE: 12/9 Department: ICU Radius Rule: 100 miles Start dates are not flexible. SUBMISSION PROFILE REQUIREMENTS - Must be in the profile or cannot move forward with submittal. • Start Date – Must match the next available start date, include in attached profile/resume • EPIC experience required. Ensure it is accurate (there have been inconsistencies on the resume versus the cover page) > EMR listed on each work assignment • Time Off- Ensure dates make sense for the required start date and are 5 days or less. > Include within the attached profile/resume. All RTO needs to be in at time of submission. • Resume- Ensure resume information is accurate (there’s been an increase in inaccurate information sent). > MUST INCLUDE: detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, and trauma level (if applicable) for each hospital. > Explain any employment gaps upon submission and include in attached profile/resume. • Certifications- Make sure certs are accurate and up to date. • License- Active and in hand - AZ or Compact- Ensure it's accurate NURSE PATIENT RATIOS: 1:1 or 1:2 (MedSurg ICU). If no vents/drips 1:3. • # of Beds: 42 • Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS. • Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Cardiac-open heart, balloon, impella, tPA, TPE, core staff will do the specialties; keep small head bleeds, post tpa administration-if intervention-flown to Phoenix; Level 3 trauma- keep here. not necessary to have trauma exp=core staff that MUST HAVE vent, sedation, sepsis, pressors , DKA, cardiac, CHF, respiratory. • Are RNs required to titrate drips: Yes • Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Below is a list of common drips for this ICU. Please make sure traveler has well rounded experience with a variety of critical ICU drips. > Vasopressors: Epi, levophed, Phenylephrine, vasopressin. > Inotropes: dopamine, dobutamine, primacor. > Antiarrhythmics: amiodarone, cardizem, esmelol, lidocaine, procainamide. > Anti-hypertensives: Clevidipine, labetalol, cardene, Nipride, nitro. > Beta Adrenergic: Isuprel. Sedatives: Ketamine, Precedex, propofol, Versed. Paralytics: Vecuronium, Nimbex, rocuronium. > Analgesics: Fentanyl, morphine. Anticoagulants: Aggrastat, tPA, Argatroban, Heparin, Integrilin. > Additional: Insulin. • Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift: Charge-free on both shift-go to codes, condition help (RRT). • Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit: PCA's. Ratios typically 1-10. PCA's can assist with: EKG, Blood sugar, procedures set up, I/O, ADL, lab draws (they are phlebs as well). • Hospitalist &/or Intensivist in house 24/7: Intensivist 24 hours/day. Days: 2 MD's and 1 NP. Nights: 1 NP/1 MD. • RT in ICU 24/7: Yes, RT will do vents settings, intubate, and all abgs. • RT Equipment: Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow. RT and RN will assist MD with bedside trachs. • Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit: USR- Unit support person- does unit clerk and monitors tele. Have centralized tele monitoring, in each nurses station. Monitor in rooms as well. • Shifts & Scheduling: 6:45-7:15 (3 min before and after grace period to clock in and out) MUST CLOCK OUT FOR LUNCH. Self-schedule, 4 requested days off in a 4 week period, blocks not guaranteed, but try to work with traveler as much as possible to accommodate requests. • Weekend Requirements: 4 weekend shift days in 4 week period required. • Holiday Requirements: 2 major holidays required. Only require the holiday (not the eve) if Xmas. • Is there a call or standby requirement?: No • Floating Requirements: Yes, float to other units, only 4 patients instead of 6 patients though. • Scrub Color: Navy Blue • How many shifts of unit/department-specific orientation: One day NEO, one day with educator skills, competencies, procedures, one-day orientation on the floor.
Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #489143. 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: Registered Nurse - ICU
About Tact Staff
Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level.
Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses and allied professionals with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.
Be Adventurous, Make a Difference, Travel with Tact.
Be Adventurous - Becoming a travel nurse or allied professional is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, to explore a new place, and try amazing food...
Make a Difference - Nurses and allied professionals make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unnoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses and allied professionals in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do.
Travel with Tact - From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want... and don't want in a travel assignment.
