Job Title: Registered Nurse – Critical Care
Location: Falmouth, MA
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 12-Hour Shifts | 36 Hours/Week | Every Other Weekend | Rotating Holidays
Local Candidates Required: No
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate: $2,600 – $2,630/week
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Critical Care RN to provide comprehensive patient care, monitor critical patients, administer medications, and support high-quality nursing practices.
Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license.
BLS and ACLS certifications required.
CCHC Pharmacology and Basic Arrhythmia exams required.
Prior critical care experience required.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Preferred Qualifications
BSN.
CCRN Certification.
TCAR Certification.
De-escalation Certification.
Experience with hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator care, and intracranial pressure monitoring.
Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using the nursing process.
Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
Provide patient education and direct the activities of ancillary personnel.
Maintain accurate patient records and documentation throughout the admission.
Develop and communicate individualized plans of care with the interdisciplinary team.
Maintain professional nursing standards, patient confidentiality, and safety protocols.
Participate in quality improvement, professional development, and staff education.
Demonstrate proficiency with computerized nursing information systems.
May float to Med/Surg Tele units based on operational needs and census.