About this Job
As an ICU RN, you'll provide hands-on care for critically ill patients. Intensive Care nurses must be able to assess, plan, and implement care strategies for patients who may suffer from a variety of complex health conditions, but all of whom need round-the-clock attention.
ICU RN requirements
You will provide professional nursing services which include, but are not limited to, nursing interventions and their documentation, case finding, health teaching/counseling and provision of supportive and/or restorative care
You will also participate in staff training, prepare clinical and administrative reports, maintain infection control standards, and function as a member of a treatment team
As a Nurse you may provide supervision to subordinate professional, paraprofessional, and support staff in the performance of their patient/resident care duties and be responsible for maintaining inventory standards for medicine, controlled drugs, and narcotics
1-2 years recent experience in the job's primary area of care
Active license or appropriate accreditation in one of the 50 US states
Additional requirements & certifications as may be requested by the specificfacility/unit
An enthusiastic, adventurous spirit with a desire to help
Covid-19 Vaccine Required
Travel nursing in Mount Vernon, NY
Home to over 19 million residents, including New York City, the state of New York is incredibly diverse, from its inhabitants to its landscape! Depending on what part of the state you're visiting, you could be surrounded by soaring skyscrapers'or by soaring mountains. Upstate New York borders Canada along Lake Ontario and is well known for its homey welcome and winding forest roads. Whether you're interested in city life or something more natural, New York has plenty to offer during your assignment.
Why become a Fastaff Traveler?
More than two decades ago, Fastaff pioneered the practice of Rapid Response® travel nurse staffing. Since then, the company has grown to become the leading provider of urgent and crucial temporary registered nurses to help hospitals provide continuous, high-quality patient care, while offering premium pay to registered nurses. In partnering with many of the nation’s largest and most prestigious healthcare facilities as well as small community hospitals, Fastaff provides enriching employment opportunities to RNs while also providing the highest pay in the industry to meet acute staffing needs and provide unparalleled patient care.
Fastaff Travel Nursing is an equal employment opportunity employer. Fastaff’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Fastaff also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Fastaff’s policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.182901% %%mednurse%%