Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,079 per week in Dayton, OH

Job Title : Critical Care Registered Nurse Profession : RN Specialty : ICU Duration : 13 weeks Shift : 07 : 00-19 : 00 Hours per Shift : 12 Experience : Minimum 1 year of experience required License : Must have a valid RN license Certifications : Must have ACLS & BLS certifications Must-Have : Recent experience in long-term acute care, tracheostomy and ventilator experience Description : Critical care registered nurses provide care in settings where patients have experienced severe medical issues such as heart attack, stroke, trauma, or respiratory distress. They assess patient conditions and develop and implement care plans. These nurses treat wounds and provide advanced life support. They assist physicians in performing procedures and observe and record patient vital signs. Ensuring medical equipment, such as ventilators and monitors, function properly is a crucial part of their role. They administer intravenous fluids and medications as needed. Suctioning patients may also be part of their responsibilities. Critical care nurses collaborate with team members in the critical care unit. They respond to life-saving situations according to nursing standards and protocols. Acting as patient advocates, they provide education and support to families. Additionally, critical care nurses may care for pre- and post-operative patients. Some take on roles as case managers or perform administrative duties.