Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Mixed Acuity ICU position at a Level II Trauma Center in Montgomery, AL, requiring at least 1 year of ICU experience and proficiency with titratable drips and hemodynamic monitoring.

Details

• 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM), 36 hours per week
• 18-bed mixed acuity unit serving both intermediate care and non-vented ICU-level patients
• Patient population includes neurological and post-procedural patients (post-TNK, neuro IR procedures, hemorrhages/aneurysms, burr holes, VP shunt placements, 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
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3 based on acuity; CNA support at 1:12
• RNs are required to independently read and measure telemetry strips
• Floating may occur to like units (MS-to-MS, MS-to-ICU task, MS-to-ER holds; ICU-to-ICU, ICU-to-MS task with a limit of 3, or ICU-to-ER holds)
• Every other weekend rotation required; back-to-back weekends possible but rare
• No on-call responsibilities
• EMR: Cerner
• Equipment includes Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Spacelabs & Resparray monitors, bedside monitors, and bladder scanner

Requirements

• Active AL RN license or compact RN license required (may submit pending with ETA)
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required; first-time travelers considered with 2 years of ICU experience
• Proficiency with BiPAP/CPAP management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, CVP monitoring, hemodynamic line monitoring, post-surgical drains, trachs, and chest tubes
• Experience titrating drips including Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Esmolol, Insulin, Cardene, Nitro, Levophed, and Epinephrine
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Located at a 492-bed Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center with a Level III NICU in Montgomery, AL
• Department support includes CNAs, a receptionist/HUC, 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-to-facility travelers and those who have been away for 1+ year will complete 24 hours of classroom orientation and 24 hours of on-unit orientation
• One major and one minor seasonal holiday coverage required per policy; specific dates are not contractually guaranteed off prior to arrival
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved, excluding facility blackout dates
• Schedule is managed on a 6-week cycle
• No scrub color restrictions; free parking available on campus and in a parking deck
• The unit is in an intentional culture-building phase with a shared commitment to improvement, accountability, and staff voice
• Former permanent staff must wait 6 months before being considered as a traveler
• Documents required for consideration include: full SSN on coversheet, 1 reference from a charge nurse or above within the past 12 months, copy of certifications, and DOB (day and month)
• Candidates should be prepared for a SimpliFi interview; this facility does not use auto offers