Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Critical Care Float position requiring ICU, PCU, MS, and ED float capability with a minimum of 18 months of ICU experience and active IN or Compact RN licensure.

Details

• Short-term acute care hospital setting
• Critical Care Float role covering ICU, PCU, MS, and ED based on departmental needs
• Patient population includes ARDS, COPD, STEMI, NSTEMI, DKA, AKI, UTI, acute shock, and related critical care diagnoses
• Specialized procedures include ventilator management, Arctic Sun, IABP (balloon pump), Cath Lab, TR bands, sheath pulls, EEG monitoring, cardioversion, and stress tests
• RNs must be able to manage higher patient ratios when floating to PCU or MS
• Rotating day and night shifts (3x12 hours); days run 7:00–19:00, nights run 19:00–7:00
• Charting via Cerner (experience required)
• Floating required across ICU, PCU, MS, and ED, as well as to affiliate hospitals nearby
• Scrub color: red top, black bottoms
• Free parking on-site

Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license must be in hand at time of consideration — pending licenses are not accepted
• Minimum 18 months to 2 years of ICU experience required; strong candidates with PCU float experience preferred
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA and RQI formats accepted)
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Nursing degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited university required
• Ability to manage higher patient ratios across ICU, PCU, and MS settings
• Strong ICU background with demonstrated experience floating to PCU and/or MS

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Local candidates are not accepted for this ICU position
• Former permanent or PRN employees of IU Health must have been away for at least 12 months before being considered as a traveler
• Must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• RTO of 5 days or fewer may be auto-approved
• Travelers will be asked to float within the hospital and to nearby affiliate facilities as a resource traveler
• As of 11/30/2024, IU Health does not allow IN RN travelers in ICU positions (this position is subject to that restriction — confirm eligibility with your recruiter)