Registered Nurse; RN - ICU

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU
Job Description

ICU Registered Nurse - Critical Care Travel Assignment

Overview:
Join our team as an ICU Registered Nurse in a high-acuity, mixed-unit ICU environment that cares for complex surgical, medical, cardiac, neuro, and trauma patients. This fast-paced, 39-bed unit requires experienced nurses who thrive under pressure and deliver exceptional patient care. Be part of a collaborative team where your expertise makes a direct impact on critically ill patients.

Pay Package: $2,280 Weekly
Shift: 12 hour day or night shift

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience excluding travel assignments (1.5 years with significant RN experience outside ICU and management approval).
• Proficiency with Epic EMR system and IV medication management (vasopressors, sedation, paralytics).
• Experience with ventilator management, proning, hemodynamic monitoring, telemetry, and critical assessment skills.
• Ability to float to Emergency Department and PCU units if needed.
• Strong critical thinking, teamwork, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT is strongly preferred.
• Certified in BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC (must obtain TNCC before start).
• Comfortable working a 48-hour per week schedule, with the ability to work full shifts consistently.
• Epic charting experience required for both ICU and ED.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Valid RN license through the South Dakota Board of Nursing or equivalent.
• Experience with complex ICU patient populations including cardiac, surgical, trauma, and neuro cases.
• Cardiac recovery experience (CABG, TAVR, post-op 24-48 hours) is preferred.
• Prior travel experience (minimum of one completed assignment).

Other Requirements:

• Must reside at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility.
• No first-time travelers; minimum of one prior travel assignment required.
• Must be willing to obtain TNCC certification prior to start.
• Willingness to work weekends and participate in every-other-weekend rotation.
• No on-call expected; holiday RTO is limited and must be approved.
• Efficiently handle patient ratios varying from 1:1 to 1:3 depending on acuity.
• Ability to precept students and support team members as needed.
• Scrub color:
  Navy.
• Parking available at the facility.

Why Choose Medical Edge?
Medical Edge offers a robust support system dedicated to your success. We provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and personalized onboarding to ensure a smooth transition into your assignment. Our team is committed to advocating for your needs, offering consistent communication, and ensuring you have the resources to excel in your critical care role. Join us and experience a trusted partnership that prioritizes your professional growth and work-life balance.

Embark on your next rewarding assignment with Medical Edge Recruitment-where your talent meets exceptional support.