Description

American Traveler is hiring an ICU Float RN with strong Medical/Surgical ICU experience to cover an ICU/MOSU unit while floating to MS Tele and ED Holds.

Details

• ICU/MOSU unit (Multi-Operational Service Unit) with 5 beds, licensed to care for any acuity level
• Patient ratios of 1:2 for ICU patients, 1:3 for MedSurg patients, flexing to 1:4 tele when no ICU patients present
• Common diagnoses include vasoactive drip management, vent weaning, unstable CHF, sepsis, non-complex seizures, NSTEMI, A-fib, pneumonia, pleural effusions, PE, and DKA
• Performs or assists with procedures such as bronchoscopies, central line insertion, intubations, thoracentesis, paracentesis, pericardiocentesis, femoral art line insertion, CT pigtail/large bore, LP, and temporary hemodialysis catheter placement
• Floats to MedSurg and possibly to MICU at the main campus, with an expectation of approximately 50% time in non-ICU settings
• Uses Cerner EMR and Phillips telemetry monitoring, requiring EKG interpretation skills
• 12-hour day shifts (7a-7p)
• 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• Holiday coverage based on unit needs
• Charge nurse and resource nurse support available, with 1 tech per shift shared with MedSurg
• Hospitalist coverage during the day, 24/7 respiratory therapy, and a SWAT RN team for rapid response and PICC lines
• 2-shift floor-specific orientation provided

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Strong general Medical/Surgical ICU experience required
• Proficiency with vasoactive drip management required
• Must be able to work independently, as there may be times only one RN is on the unit with a resource nurse and tech
• Must pass an Advanced Dysrhythmia exam prior to contract (2 attempts allowed)
• Must pass a Day 1 SIMs Lab competency test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to ICU, MedSurg Tele, and ED Hold patients, adjusting care level as patients are upgraded or downgraded
• Maintain sterile technique for procedures including Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes, as competency is strictly evaluated
• Navy scrub color required
• Strong teamwork and a positive, no-pass-culture attitude expected
• First-time travelers may be considered if they meet experience and competency requirements
• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms is acceptable
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified by driver's license
• If floating, the float zone city center is used to determine the radius requirement