Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Intermediate Care/Stepdown unit requiring IL licensure and experience with drip titration and trach care in a Level 1 trauma acute care setting.

Details

• Acute care Intermediate Care (Stepdown) unit, 3S IMCU, within a Level 1 trauma facility
• 23-bed unit with nurse:patient ratios of 1:3-4
• Patient population includes stroke, cardiac, sepsis, and surgical diagnoses
• Requires trach care, BiPap, stroke care, and IV drip titration (Heparin, nitro, cardizem, levo, cardene, precedex, etc.)
• RT equipment used includes CPAP, BiPap, and high flow
• Tele/monitor techs observe rhythms, but RNs are responsible for interpreting their own strips
• Charge nurse present 24/7, typically without a patient assignment
• CNAs support the unit at a ratio of roughly 1:8-23
• 12-hour day shifts (7a-730p)
• Weekend rotation required based on unit needs
• Floating required throughout the facility, excluding ER and OB
• EPIC EMR used
• No call or standby requirements

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at time of consideration
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (AHA) required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
• Experience with trach care, BiPap, stroke care, and IV drip titration required
• Acute care/Level 1 trauma setting experience preferred
• EPIC EMR experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for stroke, cardiac, sepsis, and surgical populations in a stepdown setting
• Responsible for interpreting own telemetry strips despite monitor tech support
• Troubleshoot respiratory equipment including CPAP, BiPap, and high flow as needed
• 1-2 shifts of unit/department specific orientation provided
• Holiday coverage required on a rotating basis (every other holiday)
• Professional scrubs of any color required; scrubs not provided by facility
• Local candidates accepted with a reduced local rate applying to those within 50 miles of the facility
• No radius rule restricting eligibility for the position
• Negative drug screen required for consideration, in line with facility's drug-free campus policy