Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Level 1 Trauma Center, requiring 3 years of recent ICU experience with a background in neuro or cardiovascular care.

Details

• Level 1 Trauma Center Surgical ICU and Medical/Cardiac ICU with 32, 36, and 12-bed overflow units
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 and 1:1
• Day shift schedule with self-scheduling, subject to manager balancing for unit needs
• Cerner EMR used for charting
• Weekend requirement of 3 shifts per 4-week schedule (dayshift Sat-Sun, nightshift Fri-Sat)
• May have 1 holiday off during the assignment
• No standby or call requirements, though low census days may occur up to 3 times per contract
• First to float among SICU, Medical/Cardiac ICU, and overflow ICU units, and to tele units at 1:3 or 1:4 ratio as needed
• RNs required to titrate drips including propofol, fentanyl, versed, precedex, levophed, and others
• Charge nurse does not take patients
• 24/7 in-house hospitalist/intensivist and respiratory therapy coverage
• RNs required to interpret their own telemetry strips using GE monitors
• Navy scrub color required
• Unit-specific orientation lasts 1-2 days

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of recent ICU experience required with 2 of those years in an ICU setting
• Experience must include either neuro or cardiovascular care
• Level 1 trauma or neuro ICU experience preferred but not required
• Prior experience in a similarly sized ICU preferred
• Must pass a UNA Dysrhythmia exam within 24-48 hours prior to acceptance of position, with a maximum of 2 attempts
• Must pass a Sim Lab skills validation on Day 1 of orientation
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Care for Level 1 trauma patients including falls, GSW, blunt trauma, and MVAs, as well as post-surgical, neuro-surgical, and cardiovascular patients
• Common diagnoses include CVA, sepsis, ARDS, COVID, on/off pump CABG, TAVR, IABP, Impella, and ECMO
• Skills validation provided for trauma, neuro, and specialty device competencies as needed
• No nurse aides on the unit except for sitters and health unit secretary duties
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year
• Candidates with PRN experience through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility