Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Float Pool position across multiple critical care units, requiring at least 2 years of experience and an AL or compact RN license.

Details

• Float Pool ICU position covering multiple critical care units: General Cardiac ICU (10 beds), CVICU (12 beds), MICU (14 beds), Neuro ICU (14 beds), and Surgical ICU (14 beds)
• Patient populations vary by unit and include STEMI, post-cardiac cath, respiratory failure, post-cardiac arrest, stroke, sepsis, post-op CABG/valve/vascular surgery, V-A and V-V ECMO, acute liver/renal failure, DKA, trauma, and neurological emergencies such as CVA, SAH, SDH, and seizures
• Required skills span across units and include vent management, hemodynamic monitoring, arterial lines, IABP, Impella, EKOS, CRRT (PrismaFlex), Swan-Ganz catheters, chest tubes, FloTrac monitoring, titratable drip management, hypothermia protocol, trach care, EVD, ICP monitoring, vasopressor and sedation management, wound care, and Tandem Life/Tandem Lung
• Patient ratio is 1:2
• RNs are required to read and interpret ICU telemetry/monitoring strips
• EMR: Cerner (experience required for first-time travelers; preferred for all others)
• IV pumps: Plum 360 | Medication dispensing: Omnicell | Monitors: Spacelabs
• Shift hours: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 36 hours/week
• Schedule runs on a 6-week cycle
• Every other weekend rotation required; back-to-back weekends possible but rare
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to like units (ICU-to-ICU, ICU-to-MS task with a limit of 3, ICU-to-ER/ICU holds)

Requirements

• Active AL RN license or compact RN license required (can submit pending with ETA)
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Cerner or Epic EMR experience required for first-time travelers
• Must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Former permanent staff must have a minimum 6-month gap before being considered as a traveler
• Required documentation for consideration: 1 reference from a charge nurse or above within the past 12 months, copy of certifications, full SSN, and DOB (day and month)

Additional Information

• Travelers will be assigned a home unit on the first day of orientation
• New travelers to the facility or those returning after 1+ year away will complete 24 hours of classroom orientation followed by 24 hours of on-unit orientation; orientation schedule for rehires will be assessed based on last date of service
• Unit support includes CNAs (1:10 ratio), a charge nurse per shift, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and hospitalist coverage
• Holiday coverage required per policy: one major and one minor seasonal holiday
• Multiple RTO blackout periods apply throughout the year — please discuss scheduling needs with your recruiter prior to accepting the position
• Scrub color: any
• Staff parking is available on campus in a dedicated parking deck
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply with at least 2 years of experience and Cerner or Epic EMR experience
• This facility conducts interviews — candidates should be prepared for the interview process