(Archived) Intensive Care Nurse - ICU Nurse - (ICU RN)

Job Description & Requirements
Intensive Care Nurse - ICU Nurse - (ICU RN)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 11.5 D Pay Rate: $34.00 *

Exclusive orders at the prestigous NewYork-Presbyterian Health System. Ranked among the top hospitals in the nation,
according to U.S. News & World Report. The
hospital is the only New York metro-area hospital
to be ranked in all 10 clinical areas and be on the
prestigious 2011-2012 Honor Roll. Come build your resume and enjoy one of the most incredible cities in the US - New York!


Critical care nurses (CCU RNs) assist in the treatment of acutely ill patients with life-threatening conditions, in settings requiring continuous vigilance, complex assessment, and high-intensity therapies and interventions. Working with the patients and their families, ICU RNs strive to create healing, humane and caring environments while also focusing on patient advocacy, working in settings such as intensive care units and cardiac care units, where patients require complex assessment, high-intensity therapies and interventions, and continuous nursing vigilance.

Required Qualifications
1. At least 2 yrs of current experience in the specialty is required. SICU: Able to handle Swans, A Lines, central lines, drips
2. ACLS, BLS and CVVH must have exp date in selling notes&include renewal info if expired
3. Referencing - 2 refs, 1 must be from most current job
4. **CAN BE DONE POST OFFER**--Work History - must include 10 years work history with no gap greater than 60 days without noting reason.
5. BSN is required with only occasional exceptions for hard to fill orders.....this is hard to fill. CAN GET ASN EXCEPTION for a file with 3 plus years current exp, from larger hospitals.
6. Computer charting
PREFER:
1. IABP, Post Op Heart and Lung Transplant exp, VAD, ECMO, Titrating Drips

START: Start date will be 3-6 weeks out, 6 weeks min. w/out lic contact QS for details
SHIFT: 11.5 Nights, flex schedule 3 shifts-4 shifts-3 shifts-4 shifts, 14 shifts/ month, 80.5 hours bi-weekly EOW

GENERAL INFO:
1. Hospital testing required- NLN Pharamacology TRAVELERS GET TWO TRIE TO PASS AND ARE CANCELED IF THE FAIL
2. Rated Top 10 facilities in nation rated by U.S. News & World Report


About the Facility
Comprised of two renowned medical centers and affiliated with two high-tier Ivy League medical institutions, this world-renowned facility has been ranked the sixth-best hospital in the United States by U.S. News and World Report and offers the largest hospital-based ambulance service in one of the nation’s largest cities.

Facility Location
From Times Square to Greenwich Village to the Upper East Side, “the city that never sleeps†is the top destination for healthcare professionals in search of non-stop action and rewarding assignments in the heart of the city. Whether strolling through Central Park, shopping on Fifth Avenue or watching a Broadway show, New York City offers unforgettable sights, sounds and experiences at every turn! If you want to enjoy a more relaxed pace, you can take an assignment on Long Island. Rich in history, graced with sweeping sandy beaches and natural beauty, yet within easy commute of the bright lights and big action of New York City, Long Island beckons with its rugged coastline, forests, historic sites and charming seaside villages.

Job Benefits
At American Mobile Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!