Registered nurse in the icu vs agency registered nurse

Differences between registered nurse in the icu and agency registered nurse duties and responsibilities

Registered nurse in the icu example responsibilities.

• Manage care of patients with HTN, DM, COPD, asthma, stroke, renal failure.
• Achieve initial CCRN this employment environment.
• Manage care for patients with multiple chronic/acute conditions including renal, cardiac, respiratory, GI and diabetic.
• Manage care of patients who require cardiac monitoring, including dialysis, COPD, CHF and pre/post surgical patients
• Manage central venous catheters, including PICC lines, arterial lines as required for administration of medication and nutrition support.
• Monitor and manage chest tubes and various drainage devices along with pacer wires, epidural lines, and PCA pumps.
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Agency registered nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Perform triage nursing role by assessing patients to identify risk factors and reduce incident.
• Work closely with attending and resident physicians to provide appropriate pain management, wind management and safety precautions for post-acute patients.
• Include as well is working in the PACU.
• Start iv's and admin iv meds.
• Maintain nursing licensure, BLS and ACLS certification.
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