ITU Nurse

Location: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent
Agency: Bluestones Medical Nursing Agency
Pay Rate: £17.00 – £30.00 per hour
Job Type: Temporary / Agency Work
Shifts: Days and Nights Available

About the Role

Bluestones Medical Nursing Agency is currently recruiting experienced Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU) Nurses to work within the critical care services at Royal Stoke University Hospital.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced ITU, ICU or Critical Care Nurses looking for flexible agency work within a major acute hospital environment. The successful candidate will provide high-quality specialist nursing care to patients who require intensive monitoring, advanced clinical support and complex critical care interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to critically ill patients within the ITU / Critical Care environment.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments and continuously monitor patients’ clinical conditions.
• Safely manage patients requiring advanced monitoring and organ support.
• Administer medications, intravenous therapies and other treatments in accordance with clinical guidelines.
• Care for patients requiring ventilatory support where appropriately trained and competent.
• Recognise and respond promptly to changes in a patient’s condition.
• Escalate clinical deterioration and concerns appropriately.
• Work collaboratively with doctors, nurses, AHPs and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Support the care of patients following major surgery, trauma or serious illness.
• Assist with emergency response and the stabilisation of acutely unwell patients.
• Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive patient documentation.
• Provide effective clinical handovers to colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives where appropriate.
• Promote dignity, privacy, equality and respect at all times.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control procedures.
• Comply with Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.
• Ensure all care is delivered in accordance with the NMC Code and professional standards.

Essential Requirements

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Recent and relevant experience working within an ITU, ICU, Critical Care or High Dependency Unit.
• Proven experience caring for critically ill patients.
• Strong knowledge of critical care nursing practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure clinical environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering safe, compassionate and patient-centred care.
• Current mandatory training relevant to the role.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory compliance and employment checks.

Desirable Experience

Experience in the following areas would be beneficial:

• Intensive Therapy / Intensive Care Nursing
• Critical Care Nursing
• High Dependency Nursing
• Invasive and non-invasive ventilation
• Ventilated patients
• Haemodynamic monitoring
• Major trauma
• Post-operative critical care
• Complex surgical patients
• Renal replacement therapy
• Emergency and acute care
• Advanced Life Support
• NHS hospital experience

Why Work with Bluestones Medical?

• Competitive pay rates of £17.00 – £30.00 per hour.
• Flexible day and night shifts.
• Opportunity to work within a major acute hospital environment.
• Dedicated support from an experienced medical recruitment consultant.
• Fast and efficient compliance process.
• Access to ongoing NHS and healthcare opportunities.
• Professional support throughout your placement.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced ITU Nurse looking for flexible agency work at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Bluestones Medical would love to hear from you.

Apply today to discuss available shifts and start your next agency assignment.