Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night-shift ICU position requiring a compact or ND license and multiple advanced certifications.

Job Details

• Position is in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) within an acute care setting,

• Unit has 4 beds with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2-3 depending on acuity,

• Care for patients with diagnoses such as DKA, sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac issues, and medical detox,

• Responsibilities include titrating ICU drips and interpreting telemetry strips,

• Work schedule is 12-hour night shifts (7 PM - 7 AM) with weekend and holiday shifts as needed,

• Travelers are the first to float to the medical-surgical unit or ER for 1:1 assignments,

• Uses the MEDITECH EMR system,

• No patient care techs or nurse aids on the unit; ICU is supervised by the ER charge nurse,

• Unit orientation consists of three 12-hour shifts,

Job Requirements

• Active ND or compact RN license required at the time of consideration (pending licenses not accepted),

• Minimum of 1 year recent ICU RN experience required,

• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS, and either TNCC, TCAR, or trauma patient care experience,

• Must provide 2 references: one supervisor from within the past 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the past 3 years,

• Must provide a copy of driver's license,

• Must be able to pass respiratory fit testing; facial hair that interferes with fit is not permitted,

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include titrating drips, reading EKG strips, and providing care from nasal cannula to ventilator support,

• Navy scrubs are required,

• Must meet a 50-mile radius rule from facility and may not be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with Common Spirit, including CHI or Dignity,

• Up to 7 days of requested time off allowed per 13-week contract and must be requested up front; additional time off will not be approved,

• Team values include coachability, motivation, teamwork, and safety awareness,