Travel ICU RN

Assess and monitor critically ill patients, recognizing and responding to subtle changes in patient condition. Administer complex medications and treatments in accordance with approved critical care nursing techniques. Operate and manage advanced life support equipment, including arterial lines and central venous pressure monitoring. Ensure patient safety and comfort in high-acuity ICU environments, addressing physical and emotional needs. Record significant conditions, reactions, and interventions, notifying the appropriate provider of changes in patient status. Perform and interpret advanced hemodynamic monitoring, including arterial lines, central venous pressure, and pulmonary artery catheters. Accurately document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record in a timely manner to ensure continuity of care and compliance with regulatory standards. Provide education to patients and families regarding the ICU environment, treatments, and recovery expectations. Communicate closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care. Maintain proficiency in critical care procedures and technologies through ongoing education and training. Adhere to strict infection control protocols to protect immunocompromised patients and reduce risks. Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance ICU patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Perform other duties as assigned within scope. Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards.