Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Plano, TX
Travel Nurse Across America
3x12 hrs, Days

$1,463/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,463/week

Description

We're looking for Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Plano, TX. The right nurse should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

As an ICU Travel Nurse, you'll be responsible for evaluating and monitoring patients in an Intensive Care Unit setting. ICU RNs provide the most direct care to patients in life-threatening situations, documenting and providing physician-directed care, assessing and implementing patient care plans, and delegating to other care providers as appropriate. As an ICU RN you will also be providing education and support to patient families, possibly for long-term care needs.

As an ICU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

Provide basic bedside care.
Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
Order and evaluate diagnostic tests.
Take samples for lab work, order corresponding lab work and interpret reports.
Monitor and adjust specialized equipment, and interpret and record electronic displays.
Ensure proper placement and functioning of catheters, leads and tubing.
Communicate patients' conditions to family members.

ICU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. RNs may face hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases and will treat patients that may be confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative.

Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TNAA Job ID #1179128. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Nursing Intensive Care Unit - ICU RN - Travel Nurse

Employer

Travel Nurse Across America

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About

At TNAA, we take pride in doing things differently. We place our healthcare travelers on high-paying assignments in exciting locations across the country, but it's our service before, during and after your assignment that sets us apart. Our dedicated, supportive staff understands how stressful preparing for a travel assignment can be, and that's why we put our experience to work for you to remove the headaches and send you smoothly on your way. Across our recruiting, clinical, quality assurance, payroll and housing teams, we promise to go out of our way to offer you an exceptional customer service experience. You may be a temporary employee of the facilities you serve, but when you travel with us, you become a permanent part of the TNAA family! Some of the benefits you receive with TNAA:

Guaranteed Pay - Many contracts allow a hospital to call off a set amount of shifts without penalty to the hospital. When that occurs to a traveler on contract with TNAA, their per diems are not affected.
Paid Sick Leave - Sick leave, in all 50 states, begins accruing from your first day, and you're eligible to use it after 90 days of employment.
Travel Reimbursement - We offer up to $1,000 in travel expense reimbursement.
Your Way is Paid - TNAA pays for all costs associated with getting the licenses and certifications needed for your assignment.
Housing - Get the most out of your housing subsidy with our Easy Stay program or utilize our company provided housing.
Insurance - We offer liability, vision, dental and health from day one.

More of what we offer can be viewed on our website at: www.tnaa.com/benefits

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About Plano, TX

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Plano, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Plano is slightly higher than the national average, especially in terms of housing.
However, the wages in Plano generally match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

The average high in summer is around 94°F, and the average low in winter is around 34°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are fairly easy to find in Plano, with a variety of options available for travel nurses.

Transportation

Plano is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
Public transportation options include buses and a light rail system connecting to Dallas.

Demographics

Plano is a diverse city with a wide age range.
Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in Plano.

Things to Do

Plano offers a wide range of activities including world-class shopping, dining, museums, recreational opportunities, historic downtown with unique shops, street events, seasonal activities, art festivals, and the colorful Plano Balloon Festival.

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