RN - ICU/Critical Care - Travel - Albany, NY - $2,141 per week

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Albany
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with Infojini Healthcare to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Albany, New York, 12208 Pay Information $2,141 per week About The Position ID: 51857534 Shift: 07:00-19:00 Description: Description:Epic experience REQUIREDEffective 1/11/2024, local (please refer to list of ineligible counties) candidates are no longer being accepted by AMC.Competency test required within 48 hours of submission, sent via candidates email. Please ensure an up to date email is provided at time of submission.Must have RECENT Trauma Level One experience.1.5 years of 600bed academic hospital experienceor2 years of total (traveling perm) experienceThe Surgical and Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (SICU and Neuro ICU) has a combined total of 30 intensive care beds designed to provide specialized care to the critically ill adult (14 and older) patient.The unit has a usual 50/50 split of patient population between the neuro and surgical patient population.The focus of care includes patients with life-threatening conditions related to major elective and emergency surgical procedures, multi-trauma, traumatic brain injury, spinal injury, stroke, seizure, sepsis/multi-organ system failure, hemodynamic instability and failure to wean. The SICU and Neuro ICU patient needs encompass but are not limited to comprehensive physical assessments, intensive monitoring, treatment of laboratory values, ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring.SICU-Neuro ICU nurses require the following skill set ICP monitoring via EVD and bolt, spinal drains/catheters, brain oxygen monitoring, Artic Sun therapy, continuous EEG, intra-arterial catheter, non-invasive cardiac output, mechanical ventilation, continuous renal replacement therapy, reconstructive flap monitoring, and massive blood transfusion among others.Nursing will support the following on-unit procedures including placement of arterial lines, central lines, external ventricular drains and ICP monitors, SEPS drains, bedside bronchoscopy, abdominal washouts, tracheostomy, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement, lumbar punctures, chest tubes, pigtail drains and others.General CommentsMUST have competency with EVDs, bolts, ICP management along with experience with trauma and complex surgical patients. General CommentsReason for opening (special, internal vacancy, leave coverage) How long has it been open? Will position be required to float to other units? Number of beds in your facility? Years of experience required? Who else in your organization will be involved in the interview or selection process? (Please include name, phone number and email address) Willing to review clinicians with pending state license? Is there anyone in the past that has worked for you that you would consider rehiring? What is the work schedule for this position? (days needed, hours or shift) EMR for your facility: Scrub colors / dress code: Parking location: No. of Positions: 1/1. Position creation Position Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91 26209435EXPTEMP 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new facilities and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts. Connect with healthcare professionals nationwide, expanding your professional network. These connections can open doors to new career opportunities, collaborations, and lifelong friendships within the healthcare community. Different healthcare facilities may have varying nursing policies and procedures. Adapting to these variations helps you understand the importance of compliance and the rationale behind different policies. Exposure to a variety of cases and healthcare environments improves your clinical judgment and decision-making skills. This can be particularly valuable in high-pressure situations. Travel nursing assignments often take you to areas with healthcare shortages. Your presence in these communities contributes to filling critical gaps in healthcare services.

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