Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Voca Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Binghamton, New York.

• Specialty:
  ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Shift: Night Shift: Nights (7pm-7am), 36/week. Every other weekend

Department: 70% medical, 30% behavioral

Description:

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) protects, promotes, and optimizes health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, and the alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response and through advocacy in the care of individuals and families. The RN is responsible and accountable for compliance to all standards of practice and professional development in accordance with the New York State Nurse Practice Act, United Health Services and Nursing Division policies, ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, the Emergency Nursing Association Scope and Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the Bill of Patient Rights.

The RN promotes a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.

Job Responsibilities:

-Assesses, plans, delegates, coordinates, implements and evaluates nursing care in managing a group of patients, serving as a primary nurse and/or accountable nurse, when designated by unit assignment and consideration of factors related to safety, effectiveness, competency, cost and impact.

-Educates patient and family in health promotion and disease management using available resources.

-Utilizes a working knowledge of pharmacology and safely administers medications according to UHS Hospitals policy.

-Shares in responsibility for productivity and effective resources utilization including staffing, time management, supplies and services.

-Complies with all nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and UHS policies. Actively participates in and supports the Nursing Shared Governance Model by supporting the Unit Council, participating in improvement initiatives, and contributing to peer review practices.

-Actively engages in professional development, continuing nursing education, and completing all mandatory education requirements.

-Integrates nursing research and current evidence into practice.

-Provides a supportive learning environment for new employees and students.

-Performs duties related to the Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator role when assigned.

-May assume additional responsibilities, as assigned. Schedule Notes:

Shift: Nights (7pm-7am), 36/week. Every other weekend

Department: 70% medical, 30% behavioral health. ED AND psych experience required (substance use and crisis intervention)
Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, ENPC, TNCC

Skills:

Required

Skills & Experience:

-Collaboration.

-Communication (verbal & written).

-Judgement/Critical Thinking.

-Organizational Understanding.

-Planning (Organizing, Time Management).

-Problem Solving.

-Quality.

-Reliability.

-Safety and Risk Management. Preferred

Skills & Experience:

-Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting.

Education:

Required

Education:

-Associate's degree from an accredited school of Nursing.

Preferred Education:

-Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Required Certifications & Licensure:

-Current New York State Registered Nurse License.

-BLS Certification (AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross

As a Voca Traveler, you will gain new clinical skills, visit amazing places and meet awesome healthcare professionals.

As a travel health professional, your experience and dedication to patient care is in high demand throughout the United States. Whether you are a veteran traveler looking for your next opportunity, or you are looking to travel for the first time, Voca is here to support you. Voca’s experienced and dedicated travel team works in concert with you every step of the way.

Our long-standing partnerships with some of the most respected and recognized healthcare organizations in the country allow us to identify career opportunities to help you increase your knowledge and experience while working with some of the best physicians and healthcare professionals in the world. At Voca, we strongly believe a better career results in a happier you. We are here to help you find a position that is professionally and personally rewarding.

• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Retention bonus
• Guaranteed Hours