Position Description AmergisHealthcare Staffing is seeking an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse(RN) to assume responsibility and accountability for the application of thenursing process and the delivery of patient care. The Intensive Care Unit(ICU). Registered Nurse (RN) consistently performs according to nursingstandards and is accountable in managing patient care and assisting others inthe management of patient care. Responsibilities + Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. + Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psycho-social changes in the patient’s condition. + Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard. + Initiates and evaluates patient and/or family education. + Compares expected and actual outcomes of care and identifies deviation from the plan of care. + Other Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) duties as assigned. Qualifications + Current Registered Nurse (RN) License for the state in which the nurse practices. + Current Health Certificate (if applicable). + Current PPD or Chest X-Ray. + The physical ability and perceptual acuity, (e.g., visual, hearing) to satisfactorily perform all direct and indirect patient care functions. + Demonstrate the ability to effectively use the nursing process. + Minimum of one year ICU Registered Nurse (RN) experience within the last three years preferred. + Current BLS, ACLS and PALS card (per facility or Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) contract requirement). + Successful completion of the Amergis screening for the clinical specialty area(s) in which the RN practices IMCU/ICU Night Shift 8week contract 01/06 start date Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.