Job Summary
- Critical care registered nurses are adept at providing such care in settings where patients have suffered a heart attack, stroke, shock, severe trauma, respiratory distress or other severe medical issues. Specific critical care nurse duties and responsibilities can include: Assessing a patient’s condition and planning and implementing patient care plans Treating wounds and providing advanced life support Assisting physicians in performing procedures Observing and recording patient vital signs Ensuring that ventilators, monitors and other types of medical equipment function properly/adjusting ventilator/IABP Administering intravenous fluids and medications Suctioning Collaborating with fellow members of the critical care team Responding to life-saving situations, using nursing standards and protocols for treatment Acting as patient advocate Providing education and support to patient families Critical care nurses may also care for pre- and post-operative patients. In addition, some serve as case managers and policy makers, while others perform administrative duties.
- Shifts are specifically for Friday & Saturday nights
Facility Requirements
- Must have ACLS & BLS certifications (Must be through the American Heart Association)
- Must have Texas RN or multi-state RN license
Position Specifications
Job IDCS-11088
Job typeContract
LocationFort Worth, TX
Start dateAs soon as possible
Duration52 weeks
ShiftNights
Hourly rate$60.00/hr
Openings5
Shift hoursNights 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
Shift starts7:00 PM
Shift ends7:00 AM