Description

American Traveler is hiring a night-shift ICU RN with at least 2 years of critical care experience for a 13-week travel assignment requiring ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Details

• Acute care setting in a combined MICU/Neuro ICU with 20 beds
• Patient population includes stroke, dialysis, head bleeds, ventric/EVD, and other neurological disorders requiring critical care
• 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio with 10:1 nurse aide support
• RNs titrate drips including Levophed, phenylephrine, versed, paralytics, heparin, insulin, nicardipine, and vasopressin
• Intensivist coverage in house during the day and on call at night, with 24/7 APP coverage
• RT coverage 24/7 with vents, BiPap, high flow, and nasal cannula equipment
• Telemetry monitored remotely by monitor techs, not read by unit RNs
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) with preference scheduling and block scheduling allowed
• Weekend requirement of 3 weekend shifts plus 1 Friday and 1 Monday per 4-week schedule
• Holiday coverage required as needed, but not every holiday

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU/critical care experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Driver's license address must be outside 50 miles from the facility

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to complex neuro and medical ICU patients, including drip titration and ventilator management
• Work alongside a free charge nurse not included in staffing counts
• Full COVID vaccination required, with medical or religious exemption forms available if needed
• Previous WVU Medicine employees or travelers must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers may not work within the WVU system for longer than one cumulative year without a 2-year break
• All candidates interview directly with the unit manager
• Cancellation policy allows for 2 shifts per 13-week contract