Critical Care Registered Nurse – Critical Care RN – NIGHTS- $5K Sign on Bonus and Relocation Assistance

POSITION TYPE: Registered Nurse (RN)

SPECIALTY UNIT: Critical Care Float Pool

LOCATION: Las Vegas, Nevada

SHIFT: Nights

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Job Description:

The Critical Care Float Pool RN manages the nursing care of critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. 

Responsibilities:

·        Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.

·        Carries out physician orders.

·        Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.

·        Provides respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients.

·        Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.

·        Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.

·        Instructs and educates patients and families.

·        Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

·        Provides age and culturally appropriate care.

·        Orients and mentors new staff members.

·        Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Job Benefits:

·        Competitive salary

·        Direct Deposit

·        401K

·        Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits

·        Employee discount program

·        Excellent room for growth and advancement

Requirements:

·        BSN preferred - Will accept ASN if enrolled in BSN program. 

·        Active RN license within the State of practice.

·        2 years of current acute care hospital critical care experience.

·        Current Certifications Required: BCLS/ACLS upon hire – NIHSS within 90 days Preferred: CCRN.

·        Passing score on Critical Care Test/ Rhythm interpretation examination. 

·        Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

·        Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds and exposure to patient elements and handling of emergencies and critical patient incidents.

·        Ability to multitask with limited direction.

·        Advanced knowledge of critical care departments within the facility. Float Pool RN will float to all areas of the ICU, Trauma, CVICU, Burn Unit, Neuro Surgical ICU and MICU.