Description

American Traveler is hiring an ICU Float RN for a 13-week days assignment requiring 2+ years ICU experience and prior floating experience across hospital units.

Details

• High Acuity Float Pool covering Critical Care, Observation, Med Surg, General Surgery, Ortho Surgery, Short Stay Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Oncology, Telemetry and Progressive Care
• Patient population includes medical, surgical, neuro and cardiac diagnoses
• Standard AACN CCU staffing with 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratios, up to 1:3 for lower acuity or transfer-ready patients
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Epi, Norepi, Dobutamine, Propofol, Esmolol, Hydromorphone, Midazolam, and CIS
• Unit uses Phillips telemetry monitors with at least one Monitor Tech; RNs read strips
• Respiratory equipment includes ventilators, high flow, BiPap, and CPAP
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Day shift schedule with self-scheduling and 3 weekend shifts per schedule
• Charge RN creates assignments between 0645-1845 and RNs select assignments
• No call or standby requirement
• Holiday coverage required

Requirements

• Active WA or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (AHA)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required; high acuity experience preferred
• Prior floating experience required, including float pool shifts or floating to other units/facilities
• EPIC EMR experience required
• BSN not required for this position
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Care for critically ill patients across multiple specialty units within the float pool
• Charge and resource RNs do not take patient assignments
• Nursing aide support available at a 1-2 ratio depending on daily census
• Device experience with CRRT, Impella, ECMO, IABP, or PA catheters is helpful but not required, particularly for night shift candidates
• Orientation includes General Hospital Orientation, Myles Modules, Cerner Validation class, and two shifts of on-unit orientation
• Scrub color is Royal Blue
• First-time travelers may be considered