Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical ICU (MICU) position at a large academic medical institution, requiring a minimum of 2.5 years of strong ICU experience including at least one MICU travel contract.

Details

• Medical ICU (MICU) unit within a large academic hospital setting (500+ beds)
• High-acuity patient population with complex medical diagnoses including end-stage renal disease (ESRD), end-stage liver disease (ESLD), multisystem organ failure (MSOF), ARDS, DIC, sepsis, HIV, CHF, lung transplant, critically ill antepartum/postpartum patients, and critically ill oncology patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1 or 1:2
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12-hour shifts)
• 36 hours per week
• 3 out of every 6 weekends required per 6-week schedule
• 2 on-call availability shifts required per 6-week schedule
• Holiday coverage required as needed
• Floating to areas of like skill set as needed
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active MD or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Critical Care Certification (e.g., CCRN) preferred
• Trauma course completion preferred
• Minimum 2.5 years of strong ICU experience required, with at least one travel contract in a MICU setting
• Experience at a facility with 500+ beds required; academic institution experience preferred
• Current Surgical ICU experience of at least 2 years and a minimum of 2 previous travel assignments preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• 1 professional reference required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provides critical care nursing to a high-acuity medical ICU patient population with complex, multi-system diagnoses
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travelers for this facility
• Academic teaching hospital environment — strong, highly experienced candidates are encouraged to apply