Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ICU position requiring ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and PALS certifications, with day/night rotation and first-to-float responsibilities.

Details

• Work in a 4-bed ICU within an acute care setting
• Critical access hospital (CAH) environment
• Nurse to patient ratio is typically 1:2-3 based on acuity
• Common patient cases include DKA, sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac issues, medical detox, art lines, and CVP
• RNs are required to titrate typical ICU drips and read/interpret their own cardiac strips
• Work with respiratory equipment ranging from nasal cannulas to ventilators
• No charge nurse on shift; ER manages oversight for ICU
• No nurse aides or patient care tech support
• Uses Meditech for documentation; experience preferred
• Day and night rotating 12-hour shifts with weekend and holiday coverage as needed
• Floating required to Medical-Surgical or Emergency Room areas for 1:1 care

Requirements

• Active RN license, state or compact, must be valid at the time of consideration
• Minimum of 1 year ICU experience required
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and PALS
• TNCC, TCAR, or significant trauma patient care experience required
• Must provide two professional references: one supervisor from the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the past 3 years with dates of employment and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver’s license required
• Facial hair must comply with fit testing standards for respiratory protection; inability to pass results in contract cancellation
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility

Additional Information

• Primary responsibilities include direct care for a diverse ICU patient population, titration of drips, ventilator management, and cardiac monitoring
• Position requires adaptability, strong teamwork, and situational safety awareness
• RNs must wear navy scrubs
• Three 12-hour unit-specific orientation shifts provided
• First to float among unit staff
• Candidates may not have been employed (full, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility in the past year
• Submit all requests for time off (RTO) upfront, limited to 7 days per 13-week contract
• No clinical involvement during interview processing