The Critical Care Registered Nurse assumes responsibilityand accountability for the application of the nursing process and the deliveryof patient care in a variety of critical care settings. Consistently performsaccording to nursing standards and is accountable in managing patient care andassisting others in the management of patient care. Responsibilities includemonitoring, assessment, vital sign monitoring, ventilator management,medication administration, intravenous insertion and infusion, central linecare, catheters, and maintenance of a running record of the patient’s status.The Critical Care RN must be prepared at all times to perform cardiopulmonaryresuscitation and other lifesaving measures for the patients in their care.
Minimum Requirements:
- CurrentRegistered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices
- One year of critical care experience is preferred
- Minimum of one year acute or critical care experiencepreferred
- Current BLS card; current ACLS/PALS card (per facilityrequirement)
- TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Evening/Night 12 hour shifts 1900-0730 Monday through Friday every other weekend required.
PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown and telemetry required Pt Ratio – Gen Care ratio 1:4 IMC ratio 1:2 *** Must have experience in an Academic Level I or II trauma center or similar size hospital
Inpatient RN travelers must have completed two years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty they are submitting to. This is a hard requirement.
Licensure and Certification: Traveler must have WI nursing license or compact license from their permanent address state.
BLS – must be certified through American Heart Association
Floating – Travelers are the first. The Traveler may have shifts scheduled in multiple units depending on the current staffing needs within the facility. During the traveler’s assignment if the primary unit no longer has a need shifts will be re-assigned to another unit in order to complete contract.
Parking: Permit required through UW Transportation if parking onsite https://transportation.wisc.edu/. Other transportation options are available: bus park ride private parking etc.
This hospital is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation’s leading hospitals teaching institutions and referral centers.
Shift Info: Night 3×12-Hour 19:00 – 07:30
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
