RN (IMCU-MED SURG-ER) - Philadelphia, PA - $45-55/hr

Work Schedule: Day/Night shifts available

Facility: VA Medical Center

Start Date: Approx-May/June 2024

Contract Length: minimum 1 year; with option to extend

Job description:

The IMCU patient population consists of patients with a wide range of medical conditions, including but not limited to respiratory disorders, wide variety of medical disorders, and Ventilator/Tracheostomy management, chronic and advanced heart failure, acute heart failure exacerbation requiring Bipap/high-flow/high-level diuresis, advanced pulmonary hypertension, sepsis, and other diseases/health conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care by established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Monitor and document the patient's condition and effectiveness and timeliness of care and/or interventions.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments by the approved nursing protocol.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Provide teaching and educational material as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be a graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program - BSN preferred
• 3 years of experience in an Intermediate Care Unit, Emergency Room or, Med Surg
• Valid RN License in PA
• BLS/ACLS

Benefits:

• 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service
• After 1000 hours, 40 hours of PTO
• Our benefits or 4.57/hour additional
• Paid federal holidays (11)

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please provide your email address to be contacted

Experience:

• Intermediate Care Unit: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS/ACLS (Required)
• RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person