Travel Nurse RN - SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
Cincinnati, OH
Talent Healthcare Staffing Inc
3x12 hrs, Nights

Duties:
Job Description:
The practice of nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to groups and individuals. The RN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. All care is provided based on the concepts inherent in the model of care for TCH which promotes an on-going partnership between patients and families and the team of healthcare providers. The care is culturally based and age specific. The RN adheres to American Nursing Association (ANA) code of ethics and to the scope of practice described in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

Unit Description:
-The Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) is a 12-bed unit located in the Joint and Spine building of our facility.
-In the SICU we take care of a variety of patient populations including neurology, neurosurgery, general surgery, vascular surgery, thoracic surgery, internal medicine, and OB/GYN surgery.
-Many patients are admitted to the SICU directly from the operating room for their initial recovery period including those undergoing kidney transplants or needing intraventricular/intracerebral monitoring.
-All SICU nurses become NIH Stroke Scale Certified and trained to set up continuous EEG within their first year on the unit.
-We strive to provide exceptional care to both our patients and their families with every interaction.

Skills:
Required Skills & Experience:
-The RN demonstrates the knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide age and culturally specific patient care and education.
-The RN effectively communicates with peers, utilizes appropriate channels of communication and maintains absolute confidentiality.
-The RN maintains competence and demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth.
-The RN demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change and the ability to work in a culturally diverse setting.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
-N/A

Education:
Required Education:
-Diploma of Nursing
Preferred Education:
-BSN
Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Ohio RN License or Compact.
-BLS (American Heart Assoc.)
-ACLS (American Heart Assoc.)
Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-NIH Stroke Scale

Certifications & Licenses:
ACLS
BLS
NIH Stroke Scale
RN
RN License