Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU (SICU) position at a Level II Trauma Center, with CRRT experience required and specialized skills in cardiac and neurosurgical patient care.

Details

• Short-term acute care hospital, Level II Trauma Center with 431 staffed beds
• SICU unit caring for a specialized population including trauma, cardiovascular surgery (TAVR, CABG), neurosurgery, and complex surgical patients
• Patient diagnoses include acute ventilatory failure, DKA, severe sepsis, unstable GI bleed, open heart and TAVR recovery, post-code blue, multi-system organ failure, and CRRT-dependent patients
• Standard SICU nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2–3; if floating to step-down, ratios may be 1:3–4, with ratios appropriate to skill level and acuity
• May be assigned to non-ICU units as operational needs require, with standard unit ratios ranging from 1:4–1:6
• Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:00)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call required
• Charting via Epic
• Scrubs: Navy blue
• Local candidates are accepted
• Travel pairs are not permitted on this unit

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license required
• Current ACLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• CRRT (Prismax) experience is mandatory
• At least one additional advanced skill required: IABP, Impella, or EVD Drain management
• Proficiency in dysrhythmia interpretation and management, arterial line management, and blood product administration

Additional Information

• Provide specialized critical care nursing to trauma, cardiovascular surgery, and neurosurgery patients with complex, high-acuity needs
• No holiday RTO will be approved
• All RTO requests are otherwise subject to manager discretion
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Block scheduling is not available for this assignment