Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,273 per week

The Good Life MedStaff is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Watertown, South Dakota. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, flexible Employment Type: Travel Provides direct patient and personal care. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques. Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by the Physician and/or hospital policy including patient and family instruction. Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned patients. Receives, transcribes, and executes physician orders. Responds to staffing and scheduling needs and problems. Other duties may be assigned. JOB SPECIFICATIONS Education and/or Experience Graduate of an approved accredited Registered Nurse Program; more than one year of experience preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Holds or is eligible for current RN licensure in the State of South Dakota. Mandatory Basic and Advanced Life Support Training per policy Computer Skills Microsoft applications, CPSI POC. Required Skills and Abilities Strong interpersonal skills are required. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Must have good critical thinking skills. Be able to prioritize and plan work activities. Ability to work independently. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Must have the ability to deal tactfully with hospital personnel and the general public. Physical/Cognitive Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be standing and walking and infrequently sitting. The employee will occasionally be required to balance, kneel, reach above shoulder level, squat, and twist. The employee will frequently be required to bend/stoop and push/pull. The employee will occasionally be required to carry up to 30 pounds, lift up to 50 pounds and frequently push/pull up to 30 pounds. Per policy and procedure, any lifting over 50 pounds employees are able to use mechanical lift devices or obtain the assistance of other employees. Manual dexterity, visual acuity and hearing are necessary. Environmental Conditions WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The employee may infrequently bump into things, perform long reaches, and work at uncomfortable heights and in uncomfortable positions. HAZARDS & RISKS: DOES involve routine exposure to infectious disease and body fluids. The employee's job requires potential exposure to other hazards and repetitive motion. The above statements reflect the characteristics considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Every third weekend The Good Life MedStaff Job ID 28638224. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ICU,06:00:00-18:00:00 About The Good Life MedStaff We are a Travel Nursing Agency, connecting compassionate caregivers, who love adventure, with amazing opportunities. We want to bring you to The Good Life Connecting, Caring, and Competing for the best opportunities to help you reach your goals Benefits Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus