Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position in a Medical/Neuro ICU requiring prior critical care experience and WV or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in a 20-bed Neuro/Medical ICU within an acute care hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 2:1
• Common diagnoses include stroke, dialysis, head bleeds, and ventric/EVD cases requiring neuro critical care
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Levophed, phenylephrine, versed, paralytics, heparin, insulin, nicardipine, and vaso
• Nurse aide support available at a 10:1 ratio
• 24/7 in-house Respiratory Therapy coverage with vents, BiPAP, high flow, and nasal cannula equipment
• Telemetry monitoring observed remotely by another floor, not read by unit RNs
• Intensivist coverage in house during the day and on call at night with 24/7 APP coverage
• EPIC EMR used
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) with preference scheduling and block scheduling available
• Weekend requirement of 3 weekend shifts plus 1 Friday and 1 Monday per 4-week schedule
• Holiday coverage required as needed, though not every holiday

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU or critical care experience required
• BSN not required for this position

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing support to neuro and medical ICU patients, including drip titration and ventilator-dependent care
• Collaborate with a free charge nurse (not included in staffing counts), intensivists, APPs, and respiratory therapists
• Fully vaccinated COVID-19 status required, with medical or religious exemption requests reviewed through a formal approval process
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius from the facility
• Previous permanent employees or travelers who completed a full year at WVU facilities must wait 2 years before reapplying
• Cumulative travel assignments within the WVU system are capped at 1 year before a 2-year break is required
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position