Description

American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN for a 13-week days assignment requiring an active MI license and 2+ years of ICU experience with floating to ED and step-down units.

Details

• ICU setting within a Critical Care unit at an acute care hospital
• ICU ratios of 1:2 (1:1 for special populations); step-down ratios of 1:4; ED ratios mirror ICU/step-down when holding patients
• Uses Cerner EMR
• 12-hour day shifts
• Every other weekend required, with at least 2 shifts from each shift type requested
• No on-call requirements
• Floating to ED and step-down units required
• Navy blue scrub dress code

Requirements

• Active MI RN license required at time of submission
• Compact licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Must be comfortable floating to ED and step-down units
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS, and NIHSS
• Nice to have certifications: TCAR, TNCC, CCRN, SCRN
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Neuro surgical experience preferred
• Open heart experience preferred

Additional Information

• Collaborate with physicians to develop and carry out patient care plans
• Delegate to and oversee Nurse Assistants, Patient Care Associates, and other support staff
• Serve in a leadership role including care coordination, patient/family teaching, and discharge planning
• Precept and mentor new employees and students as needed
• Function as a team leader to ensure proper patient placement and assignment delegation
• Facility enforces a strict three-strike attendance policy for absences, tardiness, or leaving shifts early without approval
• No more than 5 days of RTO can be requested during the assignment
• Local candidates within a 35-mile radius are considered local travelers and may receive a reduced rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply