Travel Nurse RN – ICU/Critical Care – $1,912 per week in Fort Smith, AR

Job Description

Job Title: ICU Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: ICU
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: 2+ years
License: RN License Required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Must-Have Skills/Experience:
To ensure patient safety, it is mandatory that all licensed co-workers who provide direct patient care pass a medication and math competency test before assuming medication administration responsibilities.
This exam will cover knowledge of the actions and side effects of commonly used drugs along with math regarding correct dosages and IV problems.
The passing grade on this exam is 90%, and it may be repeated one time.
Failure to pass the retake may result in termination of employment.

Description:
This position is for a Registered Nurse in an ICU setting.
The nurse will be responsible for providing care to a mixed patient population.
Most patients are medical, but there may also be neuro and cardiovascular surgery patients.
The nurse will be expected to float to Med Surg and Stepdown units as needed.
Patient ratios are typically 2:1 or 3:1.
Experience with CRRT, vents, and hemodynamics is a plus.
The nurse will be working with an EMR system.
Teamwork and a compassionate approach to patient care are essential.
Scrub color required is black, and hoodies are not acceptable attire.
Weekend shifts will be required every other weekend.
There are no call requirements for this position.
Candidates with CCRN or SCRN certifications and open heart recovery experience are preferred.