Local Contract Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
11 days ago
Belleville
WCS Healthcare Partners is seeking a local contract nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a local contract nursing job in Belleville, New Jersey. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit, • Discipline: RN, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, • Employment Type: Local Contract WCS Healthcare is currently seeking an experienced Critical Care Nurse for a contract assignment at a highly respected hospital in New Jersey. This role is ideal for an ICU‑trained RN with strong clinical judgment, rapid assessment skills, and the ability to manage complex, high‑acuity patients. Job Function: \n • Shifts: 1x12 Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM\n, • Evaluate and continuously monitor patient progress in the ICU. \n, • Identify sudden or subtle changes in patient condition and intervene appropriately. \n, • Provide timely updates to physicians, patients, and family members. \n, • Initiate treatments, administer medications, and monitor dosing. \n, • Respond to medical emergencies and activate appropriate clinical teams. \n, • Deliver comprehensive care throughout the patient’s ICU stay. \n, • Complete all required documentation prior to patient transfer \n, • Maintain accurate and detailed patient records \n, • Develop, implement, and adjust individualized care plans \n\n Job Requirements: \n Minimum Experience: 1 year of recent acute care ICU experience. \n\n System Experience: Epic charting experience is required. \n\n Background Policy: Clean record required. Open or active background check hits and/or license hits will not be accepted. \n\n Former Staff Policy: Former RWJBarnabas Health staff (full-time or PRN) must be fully separated from the health system for a minimum of 1 year to be eligible. \n\n Nursing License: Active New Jersey state license or a Compact license required at the time of submission. \n\n Required Certifications: \n Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS & ACLS \n\n NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) \n\n Note: Stroke and Trauma CEUs are listed under qualifications. \n\n\n\n Unit Profile: A modern 32-bed ICU with all private rooms, serving adult and geriatric populations. The ICU is connected directly to the PCU (Progressive Care Unit). \n\n Hemodynamics & Cardiac: Advanced cardiac monitoring, emergency response, interpretation/management of dysrhythmias, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips. \n\n Respiratory & Lines: Care of ventilated patients, ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP management/maintenance, suctioning (ETT, NT), arterial line management, central line care/management, and accessing/managing ports. \n\n\n Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. \n \n ITAC1 \n #LI-DNP \n 45805 White Cap Search Partners Job ID #45805. Posted job title: RN - ICU About WCS Healthcare Partners With WCS Healthcare Partners, every Job Seeker grows stronger, moving one step forward with each job placement. We take the time to get to know the needs and qualifications of each Healthcare professional to match you with the right clinical setting, patient population, merging your compensation and career goals with your desired work environment. Our recruiters are experts at navigating the dynamic nature of healthcare employers to get your resume in front of the right decision makers. NURSING ● Registered Nurses (RN) ● Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) ● Travel Nursing ● Quality Assurance/Review, Performance Improvement, HEDIS ● Nursing Leadership ● Case Management ALLIED HEALTH ● Technologists: Medical, Laboratory, Cardiac, RadTech, X-Ray ● Therapy: Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy ● Social Work: LCSW/LMSW, Case Management, Care Coordination ● Med Support: Medical Assistants, Phlebotomy, Surgical/Sterile Techs ● Pharmacists and Pharmacy Techs ● Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistants OPERATIONS & FINANCE ● Practice Management ● Clinical Operations ● Administrative Support ● Reception, Clerical, Call Center ● Claims Appeals/Denials/Reimbursement ● Insurance Pre-Authorizations ● Medical Billing/Coding Benefits • 401k retirement plan, • Weekly pay