Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Float Pool ICU position covering ICU, MS/Tele, and PCU units, requiring an AZ or compact RN license and strong critical care skills.

Details

• Serve in the float pool covering ICU, Med/Surg Telemetry, and Progressive Care Unit across two hospital campuses
• Patient populations include geriatric, orthopedic, post-procedure, cardiac cath, and post-MI cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: PCU 1:4, Med/Surg Tele 1:5-6
• Manage titratable drips such as heparin, cardizem, amiodarone, nitro, dopamine, dobutamine, and insulin
• Required proficiency with ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, and heated high flow systems
• Utilize Cerner EMR
• Night shifts with 12-hour shifts, every other weekend required, first to float
• On-call standby may be assigned if overstaffed
• Assignments communicated via text at least 2 hours before shift

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required at the time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years RN experience, including at least 1 year in an ICU setting
• Certifications: ACLS and BLS must be current at submission
• Must pass dysrhythmia exam (minimum 80%) before contract signing
• Ability to interpret cardiac rhythm strips required
• Experience titrating drips in critical care required
• 2 recent professional references: one supervisor reference from the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor within the last 3 years
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Cannot have been employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity in the past year

Additional Information

• Float between multiple units and campuses as assigned based on staffing needs
• Travelers participate in rotation for holiday coverage with permanent staff
• Initial orientation includes 8 hours hospital orientation plus specific unit shifts
• Nurse aides provide support in all settings
• Charge nurse available on all shifts and does not take an assignment
• Monitoring techs support PCU and Med/Surg Tele but nurses must interpret strips
• Night shift block scheduling may be accommodated but flexibility is required
• Will require passing sterile technique testing for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes during orientation
• Professional dress code; navy scrubs required starting in October