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ITU Nurse (Intensive Care Unit) — Agency
Bluestones Medical
📍 Location: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (Multiple Sites)
💷 Pay Rate: £20.00 – £44.00 per hour
About the Role
Bluestones Medical is currently recruiting highly skilled and experienced ITU Nurses to join our agency team supporting Critical Care services across Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. With shifts available across multiple hospital sites, this role offers excellent flexibility and variety while delivering advanced, life-saving care to critically ill patients.
As an ITU Nurse, you will work within a specialist multidisciplinary team, providing continuous monitoring, complex interventions, and compassionate support to patients and their families in a high-dependency environment.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver expert nursing care to critically ill and ventilated patients
Monitor and manage complex patient conditions using advanced equipment
Administer intravenous medications, sedation, and life-support therapies
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans
Operate and manage equipment such as ventilators, infusion pumps, and invasive monitoring systems
Recognise and respond rapidly to clinical deterioration and emergencies
Provide clear communication and support to patients’ families
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Adhere to infection control, safeguarding, and critical care protocols
Requirements
Valid NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (Adult)
Minimum 6 months recent UK ITU / Critical Care experience
Proven competency in caring for ventilated patients
Right to work in the UK
Strong clinical decision-making skills under pressure
Ability to adapt to different critical care environments
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays
Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care
Pay Rates
💷 Competitive hourly rates from £20.00 to £44.00 per hour, depending on shift type and experience.
Benefits of Working with Bluestones Medical
✨ Flexible shifts to suit your availability
✨ Excellent, competitive pay rates
✨ Weekly pay
✨ Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
✨ Access to a wide range of NHS and private sector placements
✨ Opportunities for professional development
✨ Referral bonus scheme (where applicable)
✨ 24/7 out-of-hours support
Why Join Bluestones Medical?
At Bluestones Medical, we value our healthcare professionals and are committed to providing reliable work opportunities, exceptional rates of pay, and personalised support. Join our agency team to enjoy true flexibility while making a vital difference in critical care 💙