ICU Nights 8 Week Contract

We are seeking experienced ICU Nurses with Neuro, Cardiac and vent experience; The candidates must have current IL License, CPR, ACLS & NIHSS.

Travel RN may be required to float to other units.

This position will require every other weekend & holiday and 12 hours shifts (Nights 7P-7A).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients.


• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and State laws/practice act.


• Documents according to standards of care.


• Develops, initiates, and executes a patient plan of care according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or hospital policy including patient and family instruction.


• Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance.


• Utilizes clinical expertise & guidance to other units/departments in support of the patient s longitudinal plan of care.


• Utilizes critical thinking in regards to patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command.