Description

American Traveler is hiring a night-shift RN - ICU with at least 3 years of ICU experience and a WI or compact RN license.

Details

• 17-bed ICU within a Level III Trauma Center, Level II NICU, and Primary Stroke Center
• Patient population includes sepsis, ETOH, IVDA, OD, SI, delirium, GI bleeds, strokes w/ TPA, ARF, COVID, and DKA cases
• Surgical patients include general, open abdominal, ortho (total joints), ENT, and OBGYN cases
• Cardiac/vascular patients include fempops, CABG, EVAR, valves, post cath, AAA, and amputations
• No complex neuro cases on this unit
• Patient ratio of 1:2 based on acuity
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0730), 36 hours per week
• EPIC EMR preferred
• Uses Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and NxStage CRRT equipment
• Weekend rotation is every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• May float within scope of practice to intermediate units (1:3), MSU, ED Boarding (1:4), or Observation units (1:4), with travelers floated first

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 3 years of ICU experience required
• Skills required in vent/trach management, invasive line management (art lines, CVP, Swan-Ganz), drains, chest tubes, foley management, post-surgical recovery, post-cath care, CVVH, and CRRT
• Cardiovascular and CV surgery experience preferred, including IABP and Impella
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Skills checklist matching acuity/modality completed within the last year

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing support within a collaborative ICU team including CNAs, HUC/receptionist, charge nurse, ICU supervisor, educator, RT, hospitalist, intensivist, and ICU pharmacist
• One day of orientation includes meeting with the educator for badge access and system logins, a meet-and-greet with the Nurse Manager, and the remainder of the shift with a preceptor
• Holiday coverage required for one holiday per contract
• Scrubs may be any color but may not include camo, graphics, logos, or designs
• Free parking available on site
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restrictions
• Former employees of the health system or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignment
• RTO requests must be approved through the unit manager