Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a mixed medical and cardiovascular intensive care unit requiring WA or compact RN licensure and specialty critical care skills.

Details

• Mixed ICU unit (medical and cardiovascular) on the 4th floor with 24 beds
• Patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2 for ICU-level acuity and 1:3-4 for PCU-level acuity
• Common diagnoses include sepsis, COPD, COVID, pneumonia, withdrawal, post-TNK strokes, and immediate open heart recovery
• Manages CRRT, IABP, Impella, PA catheters, and Arctic Sun cooling for post cardiac arrest patients
• Receives overflow from the cath lab and post-surgical patients requiring extended recovery
• RNs titrate all ICU drips including sedation, vasoactive medications, and paralytics
• RNs are responsible for setting up, managing, and interpreting telemetry monitors and strips
• Charge and resource nurse staffed on every shift; charge nurse does not carry a patient load
• CNA support at a 1:12 ratio, with CNAs sometimes pulled for 1:1 sitter duties
• In-house hospitalist/intensivist coverage 24/7 with a dedicated pharmacist until 11pm
• Respiratory therapy dedicated to the ICU 24/7 with full vent, CPAP, and BiPAP support
• 12-hour day shifts from 7a-730p
• Self-scheduling in 6-week blocks, reviewed and balanced by the manager
• Weekend requirement based on unit needs, with frequent Sunday shifts expected
• Holiday coverage rotated with permanent staff
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating required, most often to the 4th, 5th, or 6th floor critical care units or to the ER for patient holds
• Uses EPIC EMR

Requirements

• Active WA or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience required
• CRRN and PCCN certifications preferred but not required
• Specialty skills preferred such as management of Swan-Ganz catheters, Prismaflex CRRT, IABP, and immediate open heart recovery
• EPIC experience preferred; may test out of EPIC training if used within the last year
• Driver's license required at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Care setting is acute care within a hospital ICU
• Orientation includes EPIC training modules, an 8-hour onboarding and education day, unit tours, and one shift with a preceptor
• Any professional color scrubs permitted
• Looking for candidates with a flexible, team player mentality
• First-time travelers may be considered