- Specialty
- ICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 48/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- ASAP
Job description
Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Tucson, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN)
Position Overview
As a Registered Nurse (RN) in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with Telemetry capabilities, you will evaluate assigned patients and plan, implement, and document their nursing care. You will assist physicians during examinations and procedures, perform various patient tests, and administer medications, all within the scope of your practice. Your role will also involve promoting patient independence by establishing care goals and educating patients and their families about conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patient conditions and implement nursing care plans.
- Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
- Perform various patient tests and administer medications.
- Educate patients and families on care goals, medications, and self-care skills.
- Manage patient care following established protocols and procedures.
- Demonstrate creativity and initiative in problem-solving and patient care.
- Support critical care needs, especially related to cardiac drips and procedures such as TAVRs and Watchman mitral clips.
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Nursing (Bachelor's degree preferred).
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in a PCU or critical care environment.
- Experience with Cerner electronic medical records (EMR) system is required.
- Ability to float between departments and facilities as needed.
- Familiarity with a patient-to-nurse ratio of 6:1.
Work Schedule
This position requires night shifts and the ability to work a total of 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule.
Location
Multiple locations within the region.
Thrive Staffing Job ID #19169749. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ICU,19:00:00-07:00:00
About Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.