Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical ICU position with night shifts, Level 1 trauma experience, and a NE or compact license requirement.

Details

• Work in a 34-bed Medical Surgical ICU within an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes adults and pediatrics over 15, with cases including neuro surgery, respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, general surgery, psychiatric/overdose, GI bleeds, and cancer-specific surgeries
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1-2 for ICU, 1:4-5 for PCU, and 1:5-6 for Med Surg
• RNs are required to titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• Use of advanced equipment including CRRT, Impella, balloon pump, CVPs, A-lines, Swans, EV-1000, ICP monitoring, Zoll Thermoguard, and Bell Mont rapid transfuser; real-time training provided as needed
• Must be able to read and interpret cardiac rhythms on Draeger heart monitoring with centralized telemetry, as no monitor techs are present
• Shift is 12-hour nights; every other weekend required
• Expected to float to all inpatient units except Maternity/NICU
• Uses Epic EMR; prior Epic experience preferred
• Dress code requires navy blue scrubs

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum of 2 years ICU experience required
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS, all active at time of consideration
• Must provide two professional references: one supervisor from within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both verifying dates of employment and rehire eligibility
• Valid driver’s license required to confirm residence outside a 50-mile radius
• Candidates must not currently work full-time, part-time, or PRN at any CommonSpirit facility, including CHI or Dignity, and must not have been employed by these within the past year
• Must pass a skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%

Additional Information

• RNs provide comprehensive ICU care, titrate critical drips, manage advanced life support equipment, and interpret cardiac rhythms
• Unit is fast-paced, with frequent volume fluctuations as the primary tertiary hospital for the system
• Strong collaboration among RNs, attendings, fellows, and residents, fostering a team environment
• Charge nurse is present each shift and participates in rapid response and codes
• Nurse aides/patient care technicians support the unit at a 1:18 ratio
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments
• Must work at least two out of three major holidays or as determined by unit needs
• Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted up front and limited to seven days or fewer per 13-week contract; additional RTO not accepted
• First-time travelers are eligible to apply