Travel Nurse RN - MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit - $2,558 per week

Company: Cynet Health
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Cynet Health is seeking a travel nurse RN MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Cleveland, Ohio.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/27/2023
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: TravelWeekly pay range - $2,302 to $2,558
  
  
  
  Summary:
  • The intensive care unit (ICU) is a specialized area of the hospital that provides highly advanced medical treatment to patients who are critically ill.
  • The ICU nurse plays an important role in this process, as they provide direct patient care and ensure that all treatments and procedures are carried out according to plan.Duties and Responsibilities:MICU nurses have a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:
    • Preparing patients for procedures including administering medications and performing tests
    • Observing patients' behavior to determine if they are experiencing pain, stress, or discomfort
    • Documenting patient progress in medical records such as nursing notes and physician orders
    • Monitoring patients' vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, and temperature
    • Administering medications and performing diagnostic tests and procedures such as EKGs, X-rays, CT scans, and endoscopies (using an instrument called a scope to look inside the body)
    • Providing emotional support to patients and their families
    • Teaching patients how to manage their health conditions after they are discharged from the hospital
    • Educating patients on how to prevent infection by following instructions regarding wound care, diet, and activity level restrictions
    • Performing administrative tasks such as ordering supplies, updating computerized records, and arranging transportation for patients who are discharged from the hospital but still need follow-up care at homeCynet Health Job ID #19586951. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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