Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a mixed acuity unit requiring 1+ years of ICU experience and AL or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Mixed acuity 18-bed unit including intermediate care and non-vented ICU level patients
• Patient population includes neurological and post-procedural cases such as post-TNK, neuro IR procedures, hemorrhages/aneurysms, burr holes, VP shunt placements, craniotomy/craniectomy, lumbar drains, spinal cord injuries, EVDs, and continuous EEG monitoring
• Also treats respiratory failure, CHF, hypotension, sepsis, AMS, acute neurological diagnoses, DKA, and electrolyte abnormalities
• RN to patient ratio of 1:3 based on acuity, CNA ratio of 1:12
• Uses Cerner EMR, Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs/Resparray monitors
• 12-hour day shifts on a 36/48 schedule, 7:00 AM start time, 36 standard hours per week
• 6-week schedule cycle with every other weekend rotation, occasional back-to-back weekends
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to like units/patient locations, including MS-MS, MS-ICU task, MS-ER/MS holds, ICU-ICU, ICU-MS task (limit of 3), and ICU-ER/ICU holds

Requirements

• Active AL or compact RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
• First-time travelers accepted with 2 years of ICU experience
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Experience managing patients on BiPAP/CPAP required
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, CVP monitoring, and hemodynamic line monitoring
• Experience with post-surgical drains, trachs, and chest tubes required
• Experience managing titratable drips including Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Esmolol, Insulin, Cardene, Nitro, Levophed, and Epinephrine
• Must be able to read and measure telemetry strips

Additional Information

• Support staff includes CNAs, HUC/receptionist, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, rapid response team, and a dedicated resource nurse/educator
• 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage available on the unit
• Travelers new to the facility or returning after 1+ years will receive 24 hours of classroom orientation and 24 hours of unit orientation
• One major and one minor seasonal holiday coverage expected per policy, though specific dates are not guaranteed prior to arrival
• Up to 7 days of time off can be pre-approved, excluding blackout dates which require additional approval
• Any scrub color permitted
• Free parking available on campus and in the parking deck
• Candidates must live outside a 60-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
• Former staff members must wait 6 months before being considered as a traveler