A well-known hospital in New York City is currently seeking a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join their growing Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU).
About the Opportunity:
- Assignment Length: 13-weeks
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week and rotating weekends
- Hours: 7:30am to 8pm or 7:30pm to 8am
- Setting: Acute Care Hospital
- Department: Medical-Surgical ICU
- EMR: EPIC
Responsibilities:
- Caring for patients with life-threatening illnesses or injuries in an intensive care unit (ICU)
- Monitoring patients' vital signs and the condition of life support equipment
- Administering medications, starting IVs, and performing other interventions
- Communicating with patients and their families, providing updates, and advocating for the patient
- Responding to medical emergencies and calling the doctor when needed
- Assessing patients and identifying changes in their condition
- Providing resources for patient recovery, such as physical therapy or other rehab services
- Maintaining patients' charts
- Using complex medical equipment and properly using PPE and other protective equipment
- Working well in a team environment with physicians, specialists, aides, and other medical professionals
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of Critical Care experience
- Active New York State Registered Nurse License
- ACLS and BLS certifications
- IV Insertion, Phlebotomy and Conscious Sedation skills