Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 36-hour/week night shift position at a Level I Trauma center requiring 2+ years ICU experience and MT or compact RN licensure.

Details

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

Requirements

• Active RN license (MT or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• CCRN certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Skills required include neuro checks, cardiac rhythm interpretation, art lines, post-cardiac arrest care, ventilator management, chest tubes, ABG interpretation, trach care, code response, critical drip titration, foley and NG tube insertion/care, and IV insertion
• On-site competency check-off required for CRRT, ECMO, and ultrasound-guided IV placement
• Strong teamwork, professionalism, and punctuality required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to a complex, high-acuity ICU population including trauma, neuro, cardiovascular, and general medical cases
• Support team includes CNAs, part-time HUC, charge nurse/CPR captain, 24/7 RT, hospitalist and intensivist coverage, MD/DNP/PA residents, tele clerk, on-unit pharmacist, PT/OT/SLP, and nursing leadership
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and 1-2 precepted unit orientation shifts, with additional check-off required for higher acuity equipment
• Will attempt to group night shifts together, with no more than 4 consecutive nights scheduled
• RNs working both day and night shifts will not be scheduled a day shift within 48 hours of a night shift
• Schedules are made in 8-week increments and released 2 weeks prior to the start date
• Shift trades permitted if hospital guidelines are followed and coverage is confirmed
• Holiday rotation coverage may be required
• RTO requests must be approved through the manager, with contract hours required to be fulfilled
• Scrubs must be a solid color with no graphics, logos, designs, denim, or camo
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply