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Intensive Care Unit - ICU RN - Travel Nurse
TotalMed, Bakersfield, California, United States, 93399
Intensive Care Unit - ICU RN - Travel Nurse
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We're looking for Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Bakersfield, CA. The right nurse should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.
As an ICU Travel Nurse, you will be responsible for evaluating and monitoring patients in an Intensive Care Unit setting. ICU RNs provide the most direct care to patients in life‑threatening situations, documenting and providing physician‑directed care, assessing and implementing patient care plans, and delegating to other care providers as appropriate. You will also provide education and support to patient families, possibly for long‑term care needs.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
Order and evaluate diagnostic tests.
Take samples for lab work, order corresponding lab work and interpret reports.
Monitor and adjust specialized equipment, and interpret and record electronic displays.
Ensure proper placement and functioning of catheters, leads and tubing.
Communicate patients' conditions to family members.
Provide basic bedside care.
Physical & Safety Requirements ICU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to lift up to 20 pounds routinely, and up to 50 pounds at times. RNs may face hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases and will treat patients that may be confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative.
Requirements
ACLS, BLS, NIH, 2 Years of experience.
Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries: Staffing and Recruiting
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Intensive Care Unit - ICU RN - Travel Nurse
role at
TotalMed .
We're looking for Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Bakersfield, CA. The right nurse should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.
As an ICU Travel Nurse, you will be responsible for evaluating and monitoring patients in an Intensive Care Unit setting. ICU RNs provide the most direct care to patients in life‑threatening situations, documenting and providing physician‑directed care, assessing and implementing patient care plans, and delegating to other care providers as appropriate. You will also provide education and support to patient families, possibly for long‑term care needs.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
Order and evaluate diagnostic tests.
Take samples for lab work, order corresponding lab work and interpret reports.
Monitor and adjust specialized equipment, and interpret and record electronic displays.
Ensure proper placement and functioning of catheters, leads and tubing.
Communicate patients' conditions to family members.
Provide basic bedside care.
Physical & Safety Requirements ICU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to lift up to 20 pounds routinely, and up to 50 pounds at times. RNs may face hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases and will treat patients that may be confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative.
Requirements
ACLS, BLS, NIH, 2 Years of experience.
Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries: Staffing and Recruiting
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