Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN with a MT or compact RN license for a 12-hour night shift position in a Level I Trauma Comprehensive Adult ICU.

Details

• Comprehensive Adult ICU with 28 MICU and 10 SICU beds, averaging 26 patients per day
• Patient population includes general medical ICU, neuro, cardiovascular, and post-op complication cases at a Level I Trauma facility
• Patient ratios typically 1:2-3, with co-managed care occasionally 1 ICU RN/1 Non-ICU RN to 3-5 patients
• Uses Cerner EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitors
• Unit equipment includes Stryker beds, Neuroptics pupillometry, Hoyer lifts, bladder scanners, Philips Sonosite ultrasound, PrismaFlex CRRT, Impella, and Arrow IABP
• Night shift 7P-7:30A, 36 hours per week
• Routine floating between MICU and SICU, with possible floating to CVU, Intermediate Care, and MedSurg at a 1:3-4 ratio
• Weekend rotation of up to 4 weekends in an 8-week schedule
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license (MT or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• CCRN certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Skills required include neuro checks, cardiac rhythm interpretation, art lines, vented patient management, chest tubes, ABG interpretation, trach care, code response, drip titration, foley and NG tube insertion, and IV insertion
• Experience with CRRT, ECMO, or ultrasound-guided IV placement not required but on-site competency check-off required
• Strong teamwork, professionalism, and punctuality expected

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to a complex ICU patient population including medical, neuro, and cardiovascular cases
• Supported by CNAs, part-time HUC, charge nurse/CPR captain, 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage, MD/DNP/PA residents, in-unit tele clerk, daytime pharmacist, and PT/OT/SLP services
• Orientation includes NEO and 1-2 precepted shifts of unit orientation, with check-off on higher acuity equipment such as IABP and Impella
• Scrubs must be a solid color with no graphics, logos, designs, denim, or camo
• Holiday coverage may be required as part of rotation
• RTO requests go through the manager and contracted hours must be met
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply