What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) - CVPICU (Travel contract) Newark, NJ position at MED-STAT HEALTH CARE INC?
Benefits/Perks
- Flexible Scheduling
- Competitive Compensation
- Careers Advancement
Job Summary
We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team. 13-week travel contract in the Newark area. In this role, you will primarily be creating and managing a plan of care for individual patients. You are a Registered Nurse (RN) who operates with great attention to detail and a big heart. You take pride in creating personalized care plans for patients and are able to observe and communicate effectively in your patient's best interest. To succeed, you should have demonstrated knowledge and skill in current nursing practices as well as a strong penchant for solving problems.
13 weeks…
Every other weekend (Sat/Sun)…
Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)
Primary Unit: PICU
Will float to Pediatrics, and NICU if needed for an appropriate assignment (Confirm floating with traveler)...
There may be additional float units based on skill set and hospital needs…
HARD STOP: Must have 2 years of PICU critical care experience with 1 year of cardiac experience. Both must be documented on skills checklist
Must be competent to care for CT patients with ASD (arterial septal defect), VSD (ventricular septal defect), AV Canal Defect, Valve replacements, Glenn and Fontan procedures, TOF (Tetralogy of Fallot), s/p cardiac cath and ablations, cardiac transplant, post cardiac surgery...
Medtronic pacemakers, Tele monitoring REQ
Experience in BIPAP/CPAP, vents, high flow nasal cannula, trachs REQ
Patient Ratio: 1:2 (Confirm with traveler)...
19 beds on the unit…
BLS & PALS required; NRP preferred
Charting System: EPIC…
First time travelers are not accepted…
Scrub color Navy Blue…
Every other weekend (Sat/Sun)…
Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)
Primary Unit: PICU
Will float to Pediatrics, and NICU if needed for an appropriate assignment (Confirm floating with traveler)...
There may be additional float units based on skill set and hospital needs…
HARD STOP: Must have 2 years of PICU critical care experience with 1 year of cardiac experience. Both must be documented on skills checklist
Must be competent to care for CT patients with ASD (arterial septal defect), VSD (ventricular septal defect), AV Canal Defect, Valve replacements, Glenn and Fontan procedures, TOF (Tetralogy of Fallot), s/p cardiac cath and ablations, cardiac transplant, post cardiac surgery...
Medtronic pacemakers, Tele monitoring REQ
Experience in BIPAP/CPAP, vents, high flow nasal cannula, trachs REQ
Patient Ratio: 1:2 (Confirm with traveler)...
19 beds on the unit…
BLS & PALS required; NRP preferred
Charting System: EPIC…
First time travelers are not accepted…
Scrub color Navy Blue…
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with other colleagues to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
- Administer medications and monitor patients for side effects or reactions
- Document any changes in patient conditions and report on changes
- Maintain accurate records of patient care and discuss observations with the supervisor
Qualifications
- Currently licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in state of employment
- Previous experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and client care skills
- Valid driver’s license
- First aid/CPR certification required