What are the responsibilities and job description for the ICU- Register Nurse position at Birch Agency?
Job Position: ICU- Register Nurse
Location: Philadelphia, PA 19104
Position Type: Contract
Pay Rate: Starting at $55/hr.
Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Terms: 13 Weeks
Description
Birch Agency is seeking an ICU Register Nurse to join our team.
The ICU Registered Nurse provides specialized, critical care nursing to patients with life-threatening conditions. The RN monitors patient status, administers medications and treatments, operates advanced medical equipment, and collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
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Location: Philadelphia, PA 19104
Position Type: Contract
Pay Rate: Starting at $55/hr.
Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Terms: 13 Weeks
Description
Birch Agency is seeking an ICU Register Nurse to join our team.
The ICU Registered Nurse provides specialized, critical care nursing to patients with life-threatening conditions. The RN monitors patient status, administers medications and treatments, operates advanced medical equipment, and collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for critically ill patients.
- Monitor patients’ vital signs, neurological status, and hemodynamic stability.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and other treatments as prescribed.
- Operate and monitor critical care equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, and dialysis machines.
- Respond rapidly to changes in patient condition and initiate emergency interventions when necessary.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records and documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, and recovery processes.
- Ensure adherence to infection control and patient safety protocols.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and contribute to care planning.
- Support and mentor junior nursing staff when needed.
- 401 (k) with employer matching
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurances
- Short Term Disability
- PTO
- Weekly pay
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing BSN).
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
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