ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Lufkin, Texas.Job Description & Requirements
Opportunity:
RN - ICU
Job Details:
• Work 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Expected to work 4 shifts per week
• Every other weekend requirement depending on coverage
• Holiday requirements depend on coverage needs
• Float between 2 critical care units (24-bed ICU and 26-bed PCU/stepdown unit)
• Occasional floating to other departments when necessary
• Patient ratios: 2:1 in ICU (occasionally 3:1 depending on acuity), 4:1 in PCU
• Care for cardiac patients post CABG or PCI, sepsis, DKA, and respiratory failure patients
• Titrate drips including Levophed, amiodarone, heparin, precedex, propofol, cardene, nitro, neosynephrine, dopamine
• Work with bedside monitors and monitor bank at charge desk with monitor tech on site
• Utilize respiratory equipment including vents, BiPap, and Airvo
• Critical care experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS and BLS
• Navy blue scrub color requirement
• Use Allscripts Paragon charting system
• New employee orientation first week with orientation shifts on both ICU and PCU units
• No call or standby requirements
• BSN not required
Facility:
This healthcare facility operates comprehensive critical care services with dedicated ICU and progressive care units. The facility maintains 24/7 respiratory therapy support, intensivist coverage during day hours, and hospitalist coverage around the clock. The organization provides advanced cardiac care including post-surgical cardiac patients and complex medical conditions requiring intensive monitoring and intervention.
Location:
Lufkin, TX
Lufkin offers a welcoming East Texas community surrounded by beautiful pine forests and outdoor recreation opportunities. The area provides a lower cost of living while maintaining access to quality amenities and is conveniently located between Houston and Dallas for easy access to major metropolitan areas.
Adex Job ID #. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
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