Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a mixed-acuity Clinical Decision Unit with ICU-level and intermediate care patients, requiring at least 1 year of ICU experience and ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications.

Details

• Work in a mixed-acuity Clinical Decision Unit caring for both intermediate care and non-vented ICU-level patients
• 18-bed unit within a 492-bed Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center
• Patient population includes neurological and post-procedural patients (post-TNK, neuro IR procedures, hemorrhages/aneurysms, burr holes, post VP shunt, post craniotomy/craniectomy, lumbar drains, spinal cord injuries, EVDs, continuous EEG, neuro/spine surgery) as well as respiratory failure, CHF, hypotension, sepsis, AMS, acute neurological diagnoses, DKA, and electrolyte abnormalities
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:3 based on acuity; CNA ratio of 1:12
• Skills required include BiPAP/CPAP management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, CVP monitoring, hemodynamic line monitoring, post-surgical drain management, tracheostomy care, and chest tube management
• Experience with titratable drips required, including Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Esmolol, Insulin, Cardene, Nitro, Levophed, and Epinephrine
• EMR: Cerner; IV Pump: Plum 360; Med Dispensing: Omnicell; Monitors: Spacelabs & Resparray
• RNs are required to read and measure telemetry strips
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM; night shifts 7:00 PM–7:00 AM; 36 hours per week
• 6-week schedule cycle with every-other-weekend rotation (back-to-back weekends possible but rare)
• No on-call requirements
• Floating may be required to like units (MS or ICU), ER holds, or MS task assignments (ICU-to-MS task limited to 3)

Requirements

• Active AL RN license or Compact RN license required (may submit with license pending; ETAs required)
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
• First-time travelers considered with a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR preferred
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Required for consideration: 1 professional reference from a charge nurse or above within the past 12 months, copy of certifications, full SSN, and date of birth (day and month)

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include managing neurological and post-procedural patients, administering and titrating vasoactive and cardiac drips, and monitoring hemodynamic and neurological status
• Unit support includes CNAs, HUC/receptionist, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, rapid response team, dedicated educator and nurse mentor, RT 24/7, hospitalist 24/7, and intensivist 24/7
• New travelers or those returning after 1+ year away will complete 24 hours of classroom orientation and 24 hours of on-unit orientation
• Holiday coverage required for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per facility policy; specific dates are not contractually guaranteed off prior to arrival
• Up to 7 days of time off may be approved, excluding facility blackout dates
• Former permanent staff must wait 6 months before being considered for a travel position at this facility
• Scrub color: any
• Free parking available on campus and in a parking deck
• The unit is in an intentional culture-building phase with a strong emphasis on learning, accountability, and staff voice