Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU/IMC position at a Level 1 trauma hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Work setting is an acute care, Level 1 trauma hospital CVICU/IMC unit (5C/D) with 32 beds
• Manages a critically ill patient population including neuro, cardiac, CT surgery, trauma, medical, and surgical patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2 in the CVICU
• 12-hour shifts on a rotating day/night schedule based on unit needs; schedule rotations are managed to minimize frequent day/night flipping
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required
• Floating may be required to other critical care departments including Intermediate ICU (up to 4:1 ratio) and Broadway ICU (up to 3:1 ratio), as well as med/surg units as needed
• Epic EMR used; experience required
• Equipment used includes Omnicell Automated Dispensing Cabinet, Aleris IV pumps, MOOG Feeding pumps, IABP, EVD, Philips Patient Monitoring Systems, AvaSure Patient Monitoring, and Impella

Requirements

• Active ND or compact RN license required
• Current AHA-issued BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience in a 200+ bed, Level 1 trauma hospital
• Demonstrated experience titrating vasopressor drips required (must be reflected on resume or skills checklist)
• Epic EMR experience required
• Two professional references required: one from a supervisor within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and one from a peer or supervisor in the same specialty within the last 3 years
• All certifications must be active at time of consideration; no pending certifications accepted

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include independent management of 1–3 critically ill patients and administration/titration of vasopressors, sedatives, analgesics, inotropes, antiarrhythmics, and other titratable drips
• Candidates must be able to assist with bedside procedures including RSI, EVD placement, tracheostomy, line placement, and other diagnostic tests
• Orientation totals 32 hours: 8 hours of hospital orientation, 8 hours on unit 5C/D, 4 hours in the Intermediate ICU, and 12 hours in the Broadway ICU, all completed during the first week of the assignment
• Navy scrubs are required
• Candidates who have previously worked at any Sanford Health location must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their consideration date
• Candidates residing within 60 miles of the facility are not eligible for this position
• Navy scrubs required
• An interview with the unit manager is part of the selection process