Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical ICU (MICU) travel position in Alexandria, LA, requiring ICU experience and ACLS/BLS certifications for a night shift role at a Level II Trauma Center.

Details

• Medical ICU (MICU) in the South Tower of a 26-bed unit within a Level II Trauma Center, Certified Stroke Center, and Certified Chest Pain Center
• Patient ratio is 2:1
• Patient population includes cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and COVID-19 critically ill patients
• Procedures performed include intubations, cardioversions, ventriculostomy drain placement and management, IABP management, CRRT, and patient proning
• Equipment used includes ventilators, Alaris IV pumps, balloon pumps, ventriculostomy drains, glucometers, and iMobile phones
• Documentation system is Meditech using EBCD (Evidence Based Clinical Documentation)
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts
• Every other weekend required
• Floating to other Medical-Surgical units as needed, with priority focus on pulling to other ICUs
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license — LA license or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS required (AHA or ARC accepted); TNCC is a plus
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start
• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU experience required
• Proficiency in ventilator management and critical care drip management required
• Strong assessment skills with working knowledge of cardiac, neuro, and respiratory systems required
• Willingness and ability to care for COVID-19 patients required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted
• RN care is total care; unit is staffed by RNs and a unit secretary/COVID runner
• Patient experience standards include hourly rounding, bedside hand-off reporting, completion of 'My Care Board' during hand-off, and use of AIDET for compassionate connected care
• Proper PPE protocols apply, including masks, face shields, goggles, PAPRs, and hoods for COVID-19 patients; green surgery scrubs are provided when working with COVID-19 patients
• Required dress code: ceil blue scrubs; white or ceil blue scrub jacket optional
• Self-scheduling is available within certain guidelines
• The unit has been recognized as an HCA Unit of Distinction, ranking overall #2 in HCA ICUs in 2019
• Many staff members, including managers, hold national certifications; several are highly tenured
• First-time travelers are not mentioned as accepted — prior travel or strong ICU background is recommended