Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Registered Nurse specialized in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at a facility located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The candidate will be responsible for providing specialized patient care to critically ill patients, ensuring high-quality and safe clinical practices. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of employment.
Job Details:
- Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Current New Mexico Registered Nurse (RN) license or current Compact state license; graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program; current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA); current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from AHA; current Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.
- Responsibilities:
- Obtain and record initial assessments, establishing priorities based on patient age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs.
- Re-assess patients systematically to identify progress and trends requiring intervention.
- Develop and implement measurable, individualized care plans within established timeframes.
- Make comprehensive nursing decisions based on facts and patient outcomes; modify plans as needed.
- Participate in patient education and discharge planning.
- Conduct Point of Care testing procedures.
- Communicate effectively with team members, delegating and coordinating patient care activities.
- Promote a positive, professional environment and collaborate to achieve unit and organizational goals.
- Demonstrate respect and consideration for patients, families, physicians, and staff.
- Maintain compliance with all safety and institutional policies.
- Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: The role requires adherence to hospital standards of care, effective communication, teamwork, and maintaining a high level of patient and customer satisfaction. Flexibility and professionalism are essential.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
