ITU and ICU nurse jobs
Intensive therapy unit (ITU) and intensive care unit (ICU)
Requirements
- A valid NMC Pin
- A willingness to work to our company expectations
- A minimum of 12 months experience in the last 18 months, working in an intensive care setting (general, cardiac, neuro or burns)
- The ability to work with critically ill and unstable level three patients, requiring inotropes and filtration
ITU nurse jobs with Thornbury Nursing Services
Requirements for our ITU nurse positions
What does an ITU nurse do?
- Administering medications through intravenous injections or via gastric tubes
- Regularly informing doctors, patients, and their families about the patient’s progress. Conducting authorized diagnostic or therapeutic procedures based on the patient’s clinical condition
- Reacting swiftly to medical emergencies and promptly informing the appropriate physicians
- Assessing the patient’s laboratory data and vital signs to determine any urgent intervention requirements
- Attending to the patient’s needs throughout their recuperation in the ICU
- Advocating for the requirements of both patients and their families
- Providing emotional assistance to patients and their families
- Setting up and overseeing medical equipment and devices, including medical ventilators, and oxygen delivery devices etc.
- Assessing the patient’s pain level and determining the need for sedation
- Maintaining meticulous records of the patients
Advantages of working as an ITU nurse with Thornbury
- Highly competitive remuneration
- Reimbursement of registration fees
- Coverage of travel expenses
- Complimentary annual flu vaccinations
- Access to a 24/7 support hotline
- Access to exclusive professional training programs
Where we’re recruiting for ITU nurses
- Extremely easy and quick shift searching
- Receive alerts about shifts that fit your experience and schedule
- Find shifts wherever you are in the UK, even when you’re away from home
- Automatically syncs with your calendar to add shifts seamlessly
Apply for ITU nurse jobs today
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Frequently asked questions
You’ll need a minimum of 12 months experience in the last 18 months, working in an intensive care setting (general, cardiac, neuro or burns).
We have shifts across England and Wales. Just use the Quick Nurse app to browse based on your location and you will instantly find the closest shifts available.
Join our team as an agency ITU nurse and discover the unique advantages that aren’t typically available in standard ITU nursing roles. One of the biggest benefits is the control over your schedule. With Thornbury Nursing Services, you have the power to choose your working hours, facilitated by our user-friendly Quick Nurse platform, making shift planning effortless.
As an agency ITU nurse, you’ll have the opportunity to work in diverse healthcare environments. This could range from units in urban hospitals to specialised departments in different clinics. Each setting offers its own challenges and learning experiences, helping to expand your skillset and knowledge in critical care.
Agency ITU nurses often enjoy higher salary rates compared to those in permanent positions. At Thornbury Nursing Services, we not only provide competitive salaries but also additional benefits that are rare in other agencies or permanent nursing jobs, such as paid mileage costs
Apply to join us today to access agency ITU nurse jobs and take full advantage of the professional opportunities and benefits that come with working at Thornbury Nursing Services.
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