Position Description

Critical care registered nurses are adept at providing such care in settings where patients have suffered a heart attack, stroke, shock, severe trauma, respiratory distress or other severe medical issues. Specific critical care nurse duties and responsibilities can include: Assessing a patient’s condition and planning and implementing patient care plans Treating wounds and providing advanced life support Assisting physicians in performing procedures Observing and recording patient vital signs Ensuring that ventilators, monitors and other types of medical equipment function properly/adjusting ventilator/IABP Administering intravenous fluids and medications Suctioning Collaborating with fellow members of the critical care team Responding to life-saving situations, using nursing standards and protocols for treatment Acting as patient advocate Providing education and support to patient families Critical care nurses may also care for pre- and post-operative patients. In addition, some serve as case managers and policy makers, while others perform administrative duties.

Facility Requirements:

• Must have recent LTACH, trach & vent experience
• Must have ACLS & BLS certifications (Must be through the American Heart Association)
• Will float to MS/Tele floor if census is low
• Must have NC or multistate compact RN license, must be attached to resume

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Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract

Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Critical & Intensive Care

Physical setting:

• Acute care
• Hospital

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• recent LTACH, trach & vent: 1 year (Preferred)
• MS/Tele: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NC or multistate compact RN license (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• ACLS Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Greensboro, NC (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Greensboro, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person