Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU
Albany, New York
Albany Medical Center
$2,451-2,759/weekCommon job information
- Epic experience REQUIRED
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- 2 Years of ICU staff experience required
- The Surgical and Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (SICU and Neuro ICU) has a combined total of 30 intensive care beds designed to provide specialized care to the critically ill adult (14 and older) patient
- The unit has a usual 50/50 split of patient population between the neuro and surgical patient population
- The focus of care includes patients with life-threatening conditions related to major elective and emergency surgical procedures, multi-trauma, traumatic brain injury, spinal injury, stroke, seizure, sepsis/multi-organ system failure, hemodynamic instability and failure to wean
- SICU-Neuro ICU nurses require the following skill set – ICP monitoring via EVD and bolt, spinal drains/catheters, brain oxygen monitoring, Artic Sun therapy, continuous EEG, intra-arterial catheter, non-invasive cardiac output, mechanical ventilation, continuous renal replacement therapy, reconstructive flap monitoring, and massive blood transfusion among others
- Nursing will support the following on-unit procedures including placement of arterial lines, central lines, external ventricular drains and ICP monitors, SEPS drains, bedside bronchoscopy, abdominal washouts, tracheostomy, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement, lumbar punctures, chest tubes, pigtail drains and others
- MUST have competency with EVDs, bolts, ICP management along with experience with trauma and complex surgical patients
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- Competency test required within 48 hours of submission, sent via candidates email
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Facility
Albany Medical Center
5 nurses recommend working with Albany Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 719 beds
- Epic Systems Corporation
Albany, NY
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A vibrant city located in the heart of New York State, Albany is famous for its rich history, beautiful architecture and abundance of cultural attractions. Situated on the west bank of the Hudson River approximately 150 miles north of New York City, Albany features amazing destinations such as the Empire State Plaza, the New York State Museum and the Egg Performing Arts Center. The city is also home to several colleges and universities, including SUNY Albany, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Siena College, Union College and Albany Law School. The climate in Albany is generally cool, with warm summers and cold winters and lovers of winter weather can enjoy a beautiful blanket of snow covering the ground.
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