Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,946 per week

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Newport News, Virginia.

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

**Job Title: Registered Nurse (Night Shift)**

**Shift: Night 3x12.0**

**Overview:**
We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. The RN will maintain the delivery of high-quality patient care by ensuring adherence to the nursing care plan. This role involves supervising Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants, as well as mentoring orientees.

**Key Responsibilities:**
- Perform nursing assessments on all patients within 8 hours of admission, forming the basis of an individualized plan of care.
- Identify patient teaching needs and collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to set goals related to diagnoses.
- Provide timely patient information and status updates for Initial and Re-evaluation Team Conferences.
- Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record.
- Participate in the patient rehabilitation program and be accountable for direct patient care, prioritizing education based on identified health care needs.
- Initiate discharge planning from the day of admission and educate patients in anticipation of discharge.
- Communicate significant changes in patient status to care providers to ensure continuity of care and safety.
- Supervise, train, and guide ancillary nursing personnel; utilize effective delegation and problem-solving techniques.
- Promote personal and environmental safety in compliance with nursing policies and procedures.
- Contribute positively to unit functioning by providing calm direction and reassurance to staff, patients, and families.
- Maintain communication with management regarding service needs, including supplies and clinical training.
- Assume charge responsibilities when requested post-orientation.
- Engage in professional growth through continuing education and self-study.
- Prioritize activities and effectively manage time and staff to meet patient needs.
- Perform any other duties as requested.

**Qualifications:**
- BLS Certification required prior to first shift.
- ACLS certification required (CIRH ONLY).
- Minimum of 2 years of bedside clinical experience in a hospital setting.
- Experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Critical Care, or Step-Down units is preferred.

**Behavior Characteristics:**
- Strong focus on patient and employee safety.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Collaborative team player with a results-oriented approach.

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**At ARMStaffing we take care of our nurses! We offer:**

- **Health Benefits:** Day-1 access to extensive benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and more.
- **Onboarding Made Easy:** We coordinate your onboarding essentials—like physicals and titers—so you can focus on patient care while we handle the details.
- **Clinical Support:** Our in-house clinical team is here to answer questions, troubleshoot challenges, and advocate for you—every step of the way.
- **401k Retirement Savings Plan:** After a qualifying waiting period, employees are eligible for 401k. Employees that contribute at least 5% will receive a 4% company match.
- **Recruiter Matching:** When you apply with ARMStaffing, you will be matched with a specialized recruiter based on your preferred location and specialty.

Honestly, there's so much more... like Travel Reimbursement, Housing Allowance, Meals & Incidentals, Referral Bonuses, Completion Bonuses; it goes on.

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice, here's why:
- SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms — 2019
- SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. — 2023
- Celebrated as a Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley — 2022, 2023
- Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
- Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing Services Certification

*Contract & local rates may vary based on location and residency of the applicant. For more details, please ask an ARMStaffing recruiter about your options!*

ARMStaffing Job ID #33832602. 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. Posted job title: RN:ICU,19:00:00-07:00:00