ICU RN Job at Fusion Medical Staffing in Alton

Travel ICU RN – 13-Week Travel Assignment

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking an ICU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Alton, Illinois. You will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on patients while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the support of a dedicated clinical team.

Base pay range

This range is provided by Fusion Medical Staffing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Job Details

Facility in Alton, Illinois. Location: Alton, IL. Travel ICU RN position with Fusion Medical Staffing.

Required Qualifications

• One year of recent experience as an ICU RN
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) and ACLS (AHA/ARC) certifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification
• TNCC, NIHSS certification
• Other certifications or licenses may be required for this position

Summary

The ICU Registered Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive, critical care to patients in the intensive care unit. This role encompasses assessing and monitoring critically ill patients, operating life-support equipment, administering advanced treatments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. The position requires strong critical care skills, advanced clinical judgment, excellent communication, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and professional ethics in high-acuity settings.

Essential Work Functions

• Assess and monitor critically ill patients, recognizing and responding to changes in patient condition
• Administer complex medications and treatments in accordance with approved critical care nursing techniques
• Operate and manage advanced life support equipment
• Ensure patient safety and comfort in high-acuity ICU environments
• Record significant conditions, reactions, and interventions, notifying the appropriate provider of changes in patient status
• Perform and interpret advanced hemodynamic monitoring
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record promptly
• Provide education to patients and families regarding ICU environment, treatments, and recovery expectations
• Communicate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care
• Maintain proficiency in critical care procedures through ongoing education
• Adhere to infection control protocols and regulatory standards
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance ICU outcomes and efficiency
• Perform other duties as assigned within scope
• Adhere to hospital safety protocols and infection control guidelines

Required Essential Skills

• Critical thinking, service excellence, and strong interpersonal communication
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions; proficiency with PC skills
• Physical ability to remain stationary, move equipment, push/pull, and bend
• Effective collaboration with a diverse healthcare team
• Technical/motor skills for procedures and department equipment
• Ability to cope with high-pressure environments and irregular schedules
• Sensory: Visual acuity and effective communication

Benefits Include

• Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first-day coverage
• PTO after 1560 hours
• Life and short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Aggressive refer-a-friend bonus program
• 24/7 recruiter support
• Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs

Why Choose Fusion?

Fusion Medical Staffing aims to improve lives and supports travelers with day-one insurance, mental health benefits, scholarships, exclusive discounts, and dedicated recruiting and clinical support.

Other Duties Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. This job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities and is subject to change at any time with or without notice.

Start your rewarding career as a Travel ICU RN with Fusion Medical Staffing and join our mission to improve lives. Apply now!

EEO Notice

• Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify Employer