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Location:
Barnstaple/Exeter
Job Type: Agency / Contract
Working Hours:
Flexible shifts – Days, Nights, Weekends
Pay Rate: £27/hr - £34/hr on Umbrella Company
Employer:
Cromwell Medical Staffing
NOTE:
On-Site Accomodation is also provided.
Overview
We are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Band 5 Registered Nurse – ICU / ITU to join one of our NHS clients in Devon. This role involves delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to critically ill patients requiring intensive monitoring and advanced life support.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients in ICU / ITU settings
* Monitor, assess, and document patients’ clinical conditions, vital signs, and responses to treatment
* Manage patients requiring advanced respiratory support, including ventilated patients
* Administer medications, intravenous infusions, and other prescribed treatments safely and accurately
* Recognise and respond promptly to patient deterioration and emergency situations
* Operate and manage specialist ICU equipment, including ventilators, infusion pumps, and monitoring devices
* Work collaboratively with consultants, doctors, and the multidisciplinary team
* Maintain accurate, clear, and up-to-date patient records in line with NHS and NMC standards
* Ensure infection prevention and control policies are strictly followed
* Provide emotional support and clear communication to patients and their families
Requirements
Essential:
* Valid NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (Adult)
* Previous ICU / ITU experience within an NHS or equivalent acute care setting
* Evidence of up-to-date Statutory and Mandatory (Stat & Man) training
* Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced critical care environment
* Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills
* Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Desirable:
* Experience caring for ventilated and critically ill patients
* Tracheostomy care and management experience
* Knowledge of critical care protocols and equipment
Compliance Requirements
* Up-to-date CV
* NMC Registration
* Proof of Right to Work
* Statutory and Mandatory Training Certificates
* Proof of Immunisations
* References covering the last 3 years of clinical employment
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