Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift travel assignment in an acute care hospital setting, requiring ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications and the ability to titrate critical drips.

Details

• Acute care hospital ICU setting with a 10-bed unit
• Common patient diagnoses include heart failure, respiratory failure, sepsis, GI bleeds, strokes, TPA administration, post-codes, pneumonia, and post-surgical complications
• Nurses are required to titrate drips including Propofol, Levophed, Dobutamine, Vasopressin, Fentanyl, Epinephrine, and Diltiazem
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:2
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a
• Every other weekend required, with potential for additional weekend shifts as needed
• Holiday coverage required based on unit need
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Floating required to the Telemetry unit (ratio may reach 1:3) and potentially to sister ICUs in Meridian and Boise
• EMR system is Epic

Requirements

• Active Idaho RN license or compact RN license required (no pending licenses accepted)
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
• Ability to read cardiac monitor strips (no telemetry techs on unit)
• Valid driver's license required
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• Charge nurse does not take a patient assignment; administrative supervisor and crisis nurse are available on-site 24/7
• Intensivist is available 24/7 via telehealth; hospitalist is on-site 24/7
• Respiratory therapists are present in the ICU 24/7 and manage vents, high-flow oxygen, and BiPAP
• Travelers will not be assigned CRRT patients
• 1 CNA is available per shift for support
• Orientation is 1–2 shifts depending on experience; no blocked scheduling or special scheduling requests will be accepted
• Scrubs may be any color as long as they are clean and professional
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former permanent employees must have been away for at least one year before being considered for a travel assignment