Travel or Local IMC RN Job in Birmingham , Alabama

Sign-on bonus and flexible travel assignment available. IMC Registered Nurse (RN) — 7P shift in Birmingham, AL. Travel or local contract; intermediate care unit treating complex medical/surgical patients. Assignment length variable (travel contracts typically 13 weeks). - Active RN license valid in AL or compact license - Experience in intermediate/step-down care (IMCU) managing complex med-surg conditions - Proficient in monitoring vitals, IV/med administration, and assisting physicians - Strong communication and patient advocacy skills

Responsibilities

Intermediate Care Unit RNs (IMCU RNs) treat patients who are suffering from serious conditions, such as diabetes mellitus, electrolyte imbalances, renal failure, liver failure, gastrointestinal bleeds, blood disorders, cancer, sepsis, respiratory distress or multi-system organ failure. IMCU RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assess each patient’s needs individually and collect relevant data, such as temperature, blood pressure, and pain levels, according to the facility’s prescribed procedure
• Perform physician-prescribed treatments and communicate effectively with patients, families, and physicians, being an advocate for the patient
• Prepare equipment and assist physicians during examination and treatment of patients

Shift: 7P