Travel ICU RN Acuity MICU, -hr Shifts

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical ICU position at a Level II Trauma Center requiring a minimum of 2 years ICU experience and prior travel nursing experience.

• Active WI or Compact RN license required by start date
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS — all must be active
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience required
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation required
• Two professional references required: 1 supervisor reference from within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and 1 peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years of relevant experience

• Work setting is a 16-bed Medical ICU (3N MICU) in an acute care hospital
• Patient population includes respiratory, stroke, neuro, GI, cardiac, and other high-acuity diagnoses
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2, with 1:1 assignments for higher acuity patients
• RNs are required to titrate a high volume of drips including propofol, precedex, vasopressors, and all standard ICU drips
• RNs must read their own cardiac monitor strips and be proficient in rhythm interpretation
• Respiratory therapy is available 24/7 and supports the use of vents, BiPAP/CPAP, vapotherm, trachs, and nitric
• Attending coverage includes two pulmonologists each leading a team of residents during the day, with one team on at night
• Charting is done in Cerner (transitioning to Epic);
  Cerner experience is required
• 12-hour variable day and night shifts (0700–1930 and 1900–0730)
• Weekend requirement is every other or every third weekend based on scheduling needs
• Rotating holiday coverage required
  
  No on-call or standby requirement
• Travelers are first to float to like units or serve as a patient observer within the hospital
• 13-week contract
• Level II Trauma Center environment
• One CNA is available per unit shift to support nursing staff
• No charge nurse assignment — the charge nurse does not take a patient load
• Orientation consists of one day of hospital orientation followed by two days of unit-specific orientation
• Self-scheduling is available, though travelers are last to input their hours and block scheduling cannot be accommodated
• No specific scrub color required; clean and professional attire expected
• Former permanent staff of this health system must have an end date at least 6 months prior to consideration, and hospital approval is required
• Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local, which affects the travel pay rate

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job : P-709739

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