Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Level 2 Trauma unit requiring NE or compact RN licensure and prior critical care experience.

Details

• Acute care setting within the ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
• Level 2 Trauma facility
• Nurse:patient ratio of 1:2, with downgrades staffed at 1:5 for medical patients and 1:4 for PCU
• Common diagnoses include COPD, pneumonia, CVA, TIA, DKA, sepsis, CHF, STEMI, and neuro cases
• RNs required to titrate drips including vasopressors, insulin, TNK, heparin, IV antibiotics, and sedatives
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes an assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available on the unit with ratios adjusting based on census
• 24/7 in-house critical care coverage with intensivist and E-ICU support staffed by nurse and APRN
• RNs manage ventilators and BiPAP equipment and must read and interpret their own telemetry strips
• 12-hour night shifts, scheduled 1830-0700
• Every other weekend requirement with holiday coverage varying based on unit needs
• Floating required to PCU and Medical floor units
• EPIC EMR used

Requirements

• Active RN license (NE state or Compact/NLC) required, pending licenses not accepted
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required, active only
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Driver's license required at time of consideration to verify residency
• Must provide 2 professional references: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to a diverse ICU patient population, including managing titratable drips and ventilator/BiPAP support
• Complete a first week of system orientation and onboarding followed by 1-2 shifts of unit-specific orientation
• Pass a pass/fail, open-book skills exam during orientation with a required score of 90% to continue the assignment
• Navy blue scrubs required per unit dress code
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply may result in contract termination
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified via driver's license
• Candidates may not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved after submission
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position