Travel Registered Nurse - ICU/Critical Care - $1,812 to $1,997 per week in York, PA

Job Description & Requirements

Registered Nurse Intensive Care - ICU - Travel - (ICU RN)

StartDate : 11 / 6 / 2024 Pay Rate : $1811.97 - $1996.87

The RN working in a neurointensive care unit may treat patients suffering from a stroke to traumatic brain injuries. The patient must be vigilantly monitored, watching for neurological decline in order to start intervention, if necessary, as soon as possible The Neuro ICU Registered Nurse may be required to perform delicate procedures such as inserting central lines and pulmonary artery catheters.

The RN may also assist the physician with bedside procedures such as inserting a drain into the patient’s skull to reduce pressure.

Some Neuro Intensive Care Units specialize in trauma as well as neurological disease. The RN must know how to evaluate the patient with a brain injury that may impact the rest of the body as well as understanding how to treat and monitor neurological issues.

The RN in this unit will constantly assess the patient’s vital signs, speech capability, reflexes and responses. These patients require monitoring and observation and the RN in this unit will also use many types of monitoring equipment.

Some Neuro ICU centers depend on brain oxygen monitoring, EEG, monitoring of cerebral blood flow, neruoimaging, brain tissue chemistry and intracranial pressure.

The RN in the Neuro ICU may work as part of a team because the Neuro ICU is normally staffed by many other health care professionals.

Communication between team members is essential to the patient’s recovery and daily meetings may be held to discuss progress and treatment plans for specific patients.

RNs may have certifications in neurology and critical care in order to work in this type of unit.

Required Qualifications

1. RN license

2. BLS, ACLS

3. Epic experience

About the Facility

Opening in 1880, this hospital is the regional leader in advanced specialty care in south central Pennsylvania. With 572 beds and 690 doctors and other professionals, the hospital’s state-of-the-art facilities and cost-effective health care are focused on the needs of its local community.

It is a teaching hospital that supports seven residency programs and is allied with five health schools and other training programs.

It has been ranked in the top 100 hospitals in the country six times, has also been recognized in the top 100 open heart surgery programs, and top 50 orthopedic hospitals.

Facility Location

Located in south-central Pennsylvania, York is the classic American city with deep roots in the country’s early beginnings.

Discover the rich cultural heritage of York County in one of its museums or historical buildings, or explore modern day life by visiting one of the city’s wineries or golf courses.

Job Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer :

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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