Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ICU position in Texas requiring a compact or TX RN license and advanced certifications.

Details

• Work in an 8-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with a 2:1 patient ratio
• Float to a 6-bed Intermediate Care (IMC) unit with a 3:1 ratio as needed
• Patient population includes medical, cardiac, sepsis, ARDS, renal failure, withdrawal, GI bleeds, suicide, COPD, pancreatitis, respiratory failure, and critical care interventions such as vents, bipaps, trachs, and CRRT
• Uses Voalte phones for communication across the multidisciplinary team
• Critical Care Physicians are not in-house 24/7 but are available by phone and conduct daily rounds
• Night shifts from 18:45 to 07:15

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Minimum of one year of ICU experience required
• Current BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS certifications required
• Nursys verification and current license documentation required within 30 days prior to start
• Ability to interpret and respond to cardiac rhythms, lab results, ABGs, and hemodynamic data

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive evidence-based care to critically ill adult patients requiring continuous monitoring and advanced interventions
• Manage emergency situations including codes and rapid patient deterioration
• Work collaboratively in a nurse-driven open ICU/IMC environment with physician support as needed
• All candidates must have a US Social Security Number and US home address
• Local candidates are accepted but may receive a reduced rate depending on facility radius requirements
• COVID vaccination is not required