Head Nurse - Intensive Care Unit directs nursing service activities for assigned intensive care unit patients. Delegates responsibilities to auxiliary and intensive care unit staff nurses; supervises preparation and maintenance of intensive care unit patient clinical records. Being a Head Nurse - Intensive Care Unit manages inventory of solutions, supplies, medicines, narcotics, and equipment according to hospital policies, procedures and regulations. Evaluates intensive care unit staff performance and quality of service. Additionally, Head Nurse - Intensive Care Unit coaches and develops nursing staff. Requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Typically requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. The Head Nurse - Intensive Care Unit manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Head Nurse - Intensive Care Unit typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Night
3 shifts x 12 hours
03/24/2024 13 wks
$2,188/wk
Contract DetailsJob Type Travel
Shift Type Night
Contract Date 03/24/2024 - 06/23/2024
Expected Length 13
Hours Per Week 12
Shifts Per Week 3
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**Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM Experience: 12 months of Intensive Care Unit experience is required. 12 months of travel experience is required. Requirements: Candidates must have a Iowa license or compact license prior to placement start. Candidates must live at least 60 miles away from this facility in order to be considered a traveler when applying for this role. COVID vaccination required for onboarding. Religious and medical declinations accepted. Flu vaccination required for onboarding. Religious, medical, and personal declinations accepted. Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process. Additional Details: Every third weekend. Every other holiday. 2 references from last 24 months (Charge/Lead reference type) Certifications: ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) BLS (Basic Life Support) TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Course) PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)