Alerion Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Andover, Kansas. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline : RN Start Date : 12 / 01 / 2025 Duration : 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift : 8 hours Employment Type : Travel Why You Should Apply : Competitive Pay : Earn up to $966 per week, or $24.15 per hour – plus benefits Flexible Work Schedule : Enjoy a 52 week assignment 11 / 10 / 2025 - 11 / 10 / 2026 with a 40-hour work week and 5 shifts per week. Location : Andover, Kansas Great Benefits : Medical, 401(k) with company match, and more!
- Pay package is based on 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined for travel positions. Position Overview Type of Position : Direct Hire Description : Schedule Nights, 3x12s, 7p-7a, EOW required Sign-on Bonus $15,000. The Hiring Manager will discuss details Shift Differential 7p-7a $4.00 an hour Weekend Differential 11 : 00 pm Friday through 11 : 30 pm Sunday $4.00 an hour Holiday Differential is 50% of base rate (6 major holidays) The Differentials stack Education / Training Associates' or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university; required Nursing Diploma program completed during or before the 1980s accepted in lieu of a degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); preferred Licensure and Certification Requirements Registered Nurse License Issued by the Kansas State Board of Nursing; required Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred upon hire; must be obtained within six months of hire ICU RN Trauma Nursing Core Course issued by the Emergency Nurses Association, preferred upon hire, must be obtained within six months of hire NIH Stroke Scale Certification required. Must be obtained within six months of hire Experience Required Two years of experience required Position Summary Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of professional nursing care to patients, including assessment, direct physical care, evaluation, teaching, and counseling Ensures delegated care is consistent with patient / family needs Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team Essential Job Functions Demonstrates the ability to assess and evaluate data, including : Systematic and ongoing assessment based on patient / family diagnoses / problem list Diagnostic test results and other clinical information. Response to medical and / or nursing care / treatment. Behavioral responses Developmental needs. Cultural responses / needs. Educational needs Recognizes and reports changes in patient condition Demonstrates patient / family focus in the provision of care, adhering to standards Ensures delegated nursing care for patients / families is provided according to plans developed by the treatment team and within the confines of the applicable practice acts Utilizes critical thinking to evaluate the effectiveness of care Assists patients and families in integrating the impact of illness and recovery into their lifestyles through patient education Collaborates with care providers in meeting patient care needs. Performs care interventions under the Kansas Nurse Practice Act Communicates progress towards expected outcomes Responds to potential risk / hazard to themselves and others Supports effective communication through utilizing systems that enable opportunities for input regarding patient care issues Documents assessments, treatments, re-evaluations, and patient responses to treatment per hospital policies and procedures Participates regularly in educational activities related to practice. Collaborates with a mentor to identify learning needs and seeks experiences to develop clinical skills Develops a clinical knowledge base for populations served that is age-appropriate, culturally specific, and diagnosis-appropriate Contributes to the establishment of an ethical environment that supports the rights of all participants Participates in resolving ethical problems or dilemmas of individuals or systems Provides advocacy, protection, and support for patient rights, family involvement, and patient / family decision-making Remains calm and functions as a team member during times of stress and crises Seeks involvement in activities that promote professional growth and behavior Actively participates in appropriate committees and QA / PI activities Follows OSHA and other standards for protection against bloodborne pathogens Uses good body mechanics Informs Manager or Chief Nursing Officer of applicable day-to-day situations Follows employee health and other personnel and staffing policies Maintains patient / hospital confidentiality at all times Alerion Healthcare Job ID 1759. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : Registered Nurse | ICU | Shift Unknown About Alerion Healthcare How We Help Candidates If you are a candidate considering a career move, Alerion Healthcare is here to help! Alerion can support your search for a direct hire, temporary, and temporary- to-hire position in the healthcare industry. You may be actively scrolling through jobs online or just thinking about where you want your career to go next. While healthcare job opportunities may be abundant in your line of work, have you considered what is the right job and organization for your career move – where you will want to remain a long-term member of the team? If you are a nurse, technician, counselor, or therapist, an Alerion recruiting professional will work one-on-one with you to understand your career goals and work mindset. We will help you define your expectations for your next job and employer and connect you to employers and positions that will be a match. Benefits Medical benefits 401k retirement plan