Description

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a combined MS/ICU/IMC unit requiring 2 years of ICU experience and WI or compact RN licensure.

Details

• . Acute care Level 4 trauma facility
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• MS/ICU/IMC unit with 20 beds
• Patient ratios: MS 1:5 days/1:6 nights, IMC 1:4, ICU 1:2, Peds 1:3-4
• Patient population includes elderly cardiac, pulmonary, neuro, GI, GU, ortho, sepsis, outpatient infusion, and stable pediatric cases
• RNs required to titrate drips including Heparin, insulin, amiodarone, cardizem, PCA fentanyl, Propofol, and Norepi
• Telemetry monitored remotely by techs, but RNs must be able to read rhythm strips as needed
• GE ApexPro CH telemetry monitors used
• RTs available 24/7 with CPAP, BIPAP, Vapotherm, Servo U, and Hamilton ventilators on unit
• Charge nurses take a patient assignment
• CNAs staff the unit at a ratio of 1 per 8-10 patients
• 12-hour night shifts, generally 1900-0730 or 1800-0630, with block scheduling when possible
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Low-census call rotation possible, with rare cancellations
• Floating required in-house to ED, UC, and PACU, and interfacility to Park Falls and Weston
• Cerner EMR used, currently transitioning to Epic

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required by start date
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• ICU experience required; pediatric experience preferred
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (AHA) required
• Ability to titrate high-acuity medication drips
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry rhythm strips
• 2 professional references required: 1 from a supervisor and 1 from a peer or supervisor

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across a combined medical-surgical, ICU, and intermediate care unit
• Collaborate with in-house respiratory therapy team available around the clock
• Navy scrubs required for RNs
• Unit orientation includes 1 day of computer-based training and hospital orientation plus 1-2 days of shift orientation
• All clinicians must clock in and out at the facility
• Candidates who previously worked at the facility must have an end date at least 6 months prior to consideration
• Local candidates within 80 miles of the facility are accepted at a reduced rate
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position