Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical Surgical ICU position requiring a NE or compact RN license and current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Details

• Work in a 34-bed Medical Surgical ICU in an acute care hospital
• Patient population includes adults and pediatric patients over 15 years old with complex medical and surgical diagnoses
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: ICU 1:1-2, PCU 1:4-5, MS 1:5-6
• Common titratable drips include vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• ICU utilizes equipment such as Impella, balloon pumps, CRRT, CVPs, Alines, Swans, EV-1000, ICP monitoring, Zoll Thermoguard, and Bell Mont rapid transfuser
• Draeger heart monitoring system with centralized telemetry monitoring is used; RNs must read and interpret strips
• 12-hour day shifts (0630-1830)
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required (2 out of 3 major holidays or as needed)
• Floating to all inpatient units except Maternity and NICU is required
• Epic EMR system is used

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Ability to titrate critical care drips and interpret telemetry strips is essential
• Driver’s license required to confirm residence outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Candidates must not be current or recent (within 1 year) employees of any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility
• Artificial nails are prohibited for all staff in patient care areas
• Two professional references required: one from a supervisor within the last 12 months and one from a peer or supervisor within the last 3 years

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing for diverse, complex adult and some adolescent patients in a fast-paced, high-acuity unit
• RN responsibilities include titrating IV medications, performing real-time training on specialized equipment, and collaborating closely with attendings and student providers
• Positive attitude, willingness to assist others, and strong critical thinking skills are valued in this unit
• RNs will complete a pass/fail open book exam during orientation and must achieve at least 90% to continue in the role
• Scrub color required is navy blue
• Orientation includes two unit-specific shifts and a 12-hour hospital orientation
• RTO must be requested up front (7 or fewer days permitted per 13-week contract); additional RTO will not be approved
• First-time travelers will be considered