Travel Nurse RN - ICU / Critical Care - $2,254 per week in Peoria, IL

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Pay Information

$2,254 per week

About The Position

Job Title : Registered Nurse

Profession : RN

Specialty : ICU

Duration : 13 weeks

Shift : Nights

Hours per Shift : 12

Experience : Minimum years of experience - not specified

License : RN License

Certifications : ACLS, BLS

Must-Have : Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Description :

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process.

Promotes the use of evidence-based practice through the nursing process, protocols, and procedures.

Assesses patient's status through interview, observation, and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes.

Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient and health care team.

Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes.

Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes on an ongoing basis throughout the shift.

Modifies plan of care based on evaluation and as needed due to changes in patient condition.

Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports.

Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice as evidenced through seeking resources and continued self-development.

Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise.

Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence-based nursing practice.

Promotes the professional development of self and team members.

Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others.

Demonstrates a practical problem-solving approach to patient moving and handling issues.

Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment.

Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.

Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical orders and hospital procedures.

Coordinates the interdisciplinary care of the patient through collaboration with team members and utilizes additional resources when necessary.

Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs.

Recognizes the need for assistance and utilizes resources in a timely manner.

Demonstrates ownership and persistence to ensure the problem is resolved in the best way possible.

Able to assume assignment of non-complex and some complex patient management with some turnover in assignment.

Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment, and unanticipated interruptions.

Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs.

Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected outcomes.

Works with other team members in delegating tasks and activities appropriately.

Provides goal-focused shift report.

Advocates with physicians on the patient's behalf when necessary.

Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivity.

Chooses an appropriate and meaningful communication style when interacting with others and gives and accepts constructive feedback.

Assesses and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient's and family's needs.

Adapts teaching strategies based on the patient's response, readiness to learn, and level of comprehension.

Takes cultural, age-specific, and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures and illnesses.

Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policies and procedures.

Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.

Utilizes patient education systems as a resource for patients and family members.

Actively participates in data collection, analysis, and problem-solving.

Gives input on process improvements and patient satisfaction.

Assures that the care provided is consistent with standards of care and evidence-based practices.

Works with the interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for improvement in patient care and patient satisfaction.

Actively promotes and achieves customer satisfaction.

Participates in the implementation of performance improvement initiatives.

Follows up efficiently on patient and family requests and anticipates their needs.

Encourages coworkers in achieving excellent customer satisfaction.

Serves on unit-based councils.

Identifies practice problems on the unit.

Implements changes in clinical practice based on literature and process improvement outcomes.

Works on assigned projects, data collection, and audits.

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Job Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

About Cynet Health

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