Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,016 per week

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Job description

Tekaccel, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/07/2024
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

MED/SURG TO PCU ACUITY - ICU RN NEEDED General Information Beds: Dependent on unit, 270 for hospital - FLOAT POOL POSITION Required experience: 1.5 years general nursing experience (system requirement) BSN required MUST BE ICU LEVEL RN, willing to float to MedSurg/Tele Will you accept a first-time traveler? Only if previous float pool experience and 2+ years experience, otherwise travel experience required Travelers must live >100 miles away from any Monument Health facility Permanent staff must wait 1 full year to return as a traveler Patient Types: Please ensure traveler understands - this is a float pool position - floating throughout various units within Rapid City location - within or below scope of practice (to include MedSurg) Common Diagnoses include but are not limited to: Orthopedics Neuro (Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack, etc.) Surgical Medical (Urinary Tract Infection, Pneumonia, Failure to Thrive, etc.) Intermediate Care (Sepsis, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, End-stage Renal, Alcohol Withdrawal, etc.) Oncology Heart and Vascular (Chest Pain, Heart Failure, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, etc.) Patient Ratios: RN: 1:4-5 Required Certifications: RN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Required Education: Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing; Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing BSN required Skills required: ICU level RN - willing to float to Med/Tele - this is a float pool position throughout scope of practice Must have experience with titration of all drips below - please ask manager approval prior to offer if traveler is not completely comfortable Common titratable drips: Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Levo, Dopamine, Insulin Cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV starts, Blood product administration, CIWA, drain/tube management, indwelling and straight catheter insertion/management, continuous bladder irrigation, chest tube maintenance Experience with Cardiac procedural recovery (CABG/TAVR/post Cardiac Cath), MI pharmacology, Heparin gtts Support on the Unit: CNA: Present on all units, ratio varies Charge nurse: Dedicated to each unit and one for the Float Pool itself - typically free floating Phlebotomy: 24/7 IV/VAT Team: No Resource Nurse: Varies RT: 24/7 Hospitalist: 24/7 Charting System/Equipment: Epic - if not experienced, please seek manager approval to offer Omnicell Alaris IV pumps Floating: If yes, where? This is a float pool position floating routinely between: ICU, Ortho/Neuro/Surgical, Medical, Progressive Care Unit, Oncology, and Heart and Vascular - all units are mixed acuity and will have Intermediate to MedSurg level patient types Could be floated within scope of practice and below If traveler is competent to float to other areas, such as ICU, that skillset may be utilized Orientation: (facility and unit) Facility x 2 days, Unit x 3 shifts Scheduling: Hired into straight shift - see availability for posting; could potentially split shifts Weekend rotation: Every other Will they be on call? If so, what is that schedule? No on-call Holiday Expectations: Every other Approval of time off? Up to 7 days - must extend to accommodate a 13-week contract No time off during annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (first 2-3 weeks in August annually) Other notes: Scrub Color: Navy blue Free Parking? Yes

About Tekaccel, Inc.

Incorporated in Plano Texas, Tekaccel Healthcare Staffing is founded as a

Healthcare business firm delivering Healthcare Professionals in Correctional

Facilities, Rehabilitation Center, Medical Center & Skilled Nursing Home

Center. Our team consists of experienced healthcare staffing experts who have

in-depth knowledge of the industry.

At our core, we are dedicated to addressing the critical staffing needs of

healthcare organizations, helping them maintain optimal patient care and

operational efficiency. We understand the unique challenges faced by

healthcare facilities in finding the right professionals to fill temporary or

permanent positions, and we strive to provide tailored staffing solutions to

meet those needs.

We prioritize building long-term relationships with our clients and clinical

professionals, fostering a culture of trust, reliability, and professionalism. We

believe in open communication, collaboration, and delivering exceptional

customer service.

Thank you for considering our healthcare staffing company. We look forward

to serving you and contributing to the success of your healthcare organization.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs

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