What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse - Registered Nurse - CVICU position at Mental Health Association of Rochester?
Role: The ICU Registered Nurse provides advanced critical care to critically ill patients in a high-acuity environment.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Assess, monitor, and respond to patient condition changes
- Administer complex medications and operate life-support equipment
- Perform advanced hemodynamic monitoring and interpret data
- Ensure patient safety, comfort, and emotional needs
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately
- Educate patients and families about treatments and recovery
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize care
- Maintain proficiency through ongoing education
- Follow infection control protocols and participate in quality improvement
- Adhere to safety and regulatory standards
- One year of recent CVICU RN experience
- Valid RN license and current BLS/ACLS certifications
- Critical thinking, strong communication, and interpersonal skills
- Physical ability to handle equipment and assist procedures
- Ability to work under pressure, follow instructions, and demonstrate technical proficiency
- Visual acuity and effective communication skills