ICU Registered Nurse
Winston Salem, NC
Planet Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Overview for Registered Nurse Position

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
• Facility: Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12HR Nights
• Patient Ratios: 1:3/4
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
• Floating Requirement: Required to float to the sister unit (5th West ICCU)

Required Skills and Certifications

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience, including critical care and/or intermediate critical care experience
• Traveler Experience: First-time travelers accepted
• Skills:

  • IV Start
  • Telemetry
  • Titration of Cardiac Drips
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BCLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification

Patient Care Details

• Unit Description:

  • 20-bed Intermediate Critical Care Unit
  • Care for patients with potentially life-threatening health problems, including unstable hemodynamics, surgical patients, neurological complications, detox/withdrawal, and respiratory distress requiring non-invasive support.
• Special Procedures:

  • Management of titratable drips (e.g., Cardizem, Nitro, Levophed)
  • Care for COVID-19 patients

Additional Information

• Orientation: 24 hours (2 full days)
• Scrubs: Navy
• Missed Shifts: Must be made up within the same week if possible; otherwise, time added to the end of the contract
• Holidays: Required unless pre-approved off during the offer process

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start
• TB Testing: PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 1 year of start
• Drug Testing: Required within 30 days of start
• Flu Vaccination: Required by 10/31/24 for the flu season
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required for travel placements; must be fully vaccinated for per diem positions

Competencies and Training

• Competency Exams: Required for specific specialties (e.g., Dysrhythmia/EKG)
• Training Modules: Must complete various training modules prior to start, including Medication Safety and Non-Novant Worker Orientation

Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Required within 90 days of start
• References: Required for travel placements
• Education Verification: Required for highest degree earned

This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to provide critical care to patients in need. Candidates should be prepared for a fast-paced setting and meet all compliance and certification requirements.