Travel ICU RN

Travel ICU RN at Fusion Medical Staffing summary:
The Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) provides critical care to patients in intensive care units during a 13-week travel assignment, utilizing advanced clinical skills and life-support equipment. The role involves assessing and monitoring critically ill patients, administering complex treatments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure high-quality patient care. This position requires current RN licensure, critical care certifications, strong communication skills, and adherence to safety and infection control protocols.
Travel ICU RN
Company:
Fusion Medical Staffing

Location:

Facility in Vacaville, California
Job Details
Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a ICU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Vacaville, California. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of patients while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the support of a dedicated clinical team.

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 subtle 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, addressing physical and emotional needs

• Record significant conditions, reactions, and interventions, notifying the appropriate provider of changes in patient status

• Perform and interpret advanced hemodynamic monitoring, including arterial lines, central venous pressure, and pulmonary artery catheters

• Accurately document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record in a timely manner to ensure continuity of care and compliance with regulatory standards

• Provide education to patients and families regarding the ICU environment, treatments, and recovery expectations

• Communicate closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care

• Maintain proficiency in critical care procedures and technologies through ongoing education and training

• Adhere to strict infection control protocols to protect immunocompromised patients and reduce risks

• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance ICU patient outcomes and operational efficiency

• Perform other duties as assigned within scope

• Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards
Required Essential

Skills:

• Critical thinking, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills

• The ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language

• Ability to read/comprehend written instructions, follow verbal instructions, and proficiency in PC skills

• Physical Abilities - Must be able to remain in a stationary position, move about, move equipment lbs), push, pull, and bend

• Interpersonal Skills - Must be able to work effectively with a variety of personnel (professional and ancillary) to present a positive attitude and professionalism

• Technical/Motor Skills - Must have the ability to grasp, perform fine manipulation, push/pull, and move about when assisting with procedures and/or using department…