Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a 12-hour shift position caring for a diverse high-acuity patient population with ventilator and cardiac support experience required.

Details

• Work in an ICU/CCU unit with 11 beds in a hospital setting
• Cares for ICU and telemetry patients of all ages, including ventilated, post-cardiac cath, sepsis, COPD, trauma, post-op surgical, DKA, and limited neuro cases
• Occasional care of pediatric patients such as RSV and DKA
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 2-3 patients per nurse
• Uses Meditec for charting, medication bedside verification, ventilators, BiPAP, Swan-Ganz catheters, Phillips monitors, IV pumps, and transvenous pacers
• 12-hour night shifts with consideration for day/night rotation
• No routine call required, but may be asked occasionally
• Support staff includes lab, radiology, CPS, 24-hour hospitalist coverage, and eICU support

Requirements

• Active WY or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS or ENPC certifications required
• Minimum of 1 year recent ICU experience required
• Ability to care for a wide range of critical and telemetry patients, including ventilator management and EKG interpretation
• Tele experience required

Additional Information

• Three shifts of orientation provided with an ICU RN preceptor on the floor
• Navy scrubs required as dress code
• May float to L&D if experienced, but this is not required
• Will assist with pediatric patients but will not be the primary RN for pediatric assignments
• Applicants are expected to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a high-acuity environment