About this opportunity
TotalMed lists this Intensive Care Unit - ICU RN - Travel Nurse opportunity in merced, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Intensive Care Unit – ICU RN – Travel Nurse
TotalMed – Merced, CA – Immediate opening.
Responsibilities
Evaluate and monitor patients in an ICU setting.
Provide basic bedside care.
Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medication; report any adverse reactions to treatment.
Order and evaluate diagnostic tests.
Take samples for lab work, order corresponding lab work, and interpret reports.
Monitor and adjust specialized equipment and interpret and record electronic displays.
Ensure proper placement and functioning of catheters, leads and tubing.
Communicate patients' conditions to family members.
Provide education and support to patient families, possibly for long-term care needs.
Delegate care to other healthcare providers as appropriate.
Document and provide physician-directed care; assess and implement patient care plans.
Requirements
Registered Nurse (RN) license.
1–2 years of recent acute care experience.
ACLS, BLS, NIH certifications.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty.
Capability to lift 20 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs.
Comfortable with exposure to chemicals, infectious diseases, and potentially agitated patients.
Other Information
Entry-level position, full-time employment within a staffing and recruiting firm.
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Worksite address
merced, CA, 95343, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.