ICU Registered Nurse- in Washington, DC

ICU Registered Nurse - 13 Weeks Contract Assignment in Washington, DC

Base pay range: $53.00/hr - $53.00/hr

The Adult ICU Registered Nurse (RN) is a healthcare provider who, through education and experience, possesses a distinct body of knowledge and skills relative to the care of adult patients across the lifespan who are experiencing life‑threatening conditions requiring complex clinical assessment, technologically intensive therapies, and interventions. The RN applies specialized nursing knowledge in assessing, implementing, and evaluating patient response to complex conditions, therapies and interventions.

The RN initiates nursing care, health teaching, and counseling that support life and restore well‑being. Nursing care is performed in accordance with the nurse practice act and under the direction and supervision of the appropriate client representative(s) on the assigned Adult Critical Care Unit.

ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide for more than 40 years. We deliver over 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals on‑demand to health systems, senior care companies, government agencies, school systems, and more.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible schedules
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• Compensation: $53 per hour

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Current and unrestricted RN nursing license in the state of practice.
• Current CPR at least to the ACLS level.

One year of experience as an RN in an Adult Critical Care Unit in the last two years.

• Complies with ATC policies/procedures.
• Complies with client facility nursing policies/procedures.
• Conducts individualized patient assessment and prioritizes data collection based on individual needs and condition.
• Conducts ongoing nursing assessment as dictated by patient condition and client facility protocols.
• Collaborates with other team members in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an individualized plan of care.
• Performs treatments and therapies as ordered by physician in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Performs hemodynamic monitoring as ordered by physician.
• Provides individualized patient and family teaching.
• Documents patient assessments, findings, and psychosocial responses to nursing interventions.
• Initiates emergency measures according to adult and facility advanced adult resuscitation protocols.
• Maintains confidentiality related to patient, family, facility, and staff in accordance with HIPAA.
• Advocates patient rights with respect to advance directives and organ donation.
• Provides patient care in a non‑judgmental, non‑discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness.
• Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift as dictated by individualized assessment.
• Maintains competency in adult critical care nursing by participating in continuing education programs and meeting state specific requirements.
• Complies with accepted ethical conduct and professional standards of nursing practice.
• Demonstrates ability to delegate effectively and appropriately.

Various client facility settings; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. M/F/D/V EOE.