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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Mixed Acuity ICU position at a Level II Trauma Center in Montgomery, AL, requiring a minimum of 1 year of ICU experience and an AL or compact RN license.
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Work in a mixed acuity unit serving both intermediate care and non-vented ICU-level patients on an 18-bed unit
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Patient population includes neurological and post-procedural patients (post-TNK, neuro IR procedures, hemorrhages/aneurysms, burr holes, VP shunt placements, craniotomy/craniectomy, lumbar drains, spinal cord injuries, EVDs, continuous EEG, and neuro/spine surgery), as well as patients with respiratory failure, CHF, hypotension, sepsis, AMS, acute neurological diagnoses, DKA, and electrolyte abnormalities
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RN-to-patient ratio of 1:3 based on acuity; CNA ratio of 1:12
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12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM), 36 hours per week
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Every other weekend rotation required; back-to-back weekends are rare
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No on-call responsibilities
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EMR: Cerner (experience preferred)
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IV pumps: Plum 360; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Spacelabs & Resparray
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RNs are required to read and measure telemetry strips independently
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Floating may be required to like units (e.g., ICU-to-ICU, ICU-to-MS task limited to 3 patients, or ICU-to-ER holds)
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Active AL RN license or compact RN license required (can begin process pending licensure with ETA)
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Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
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Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
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Experience managing patients on BiPAP/CPAP, cardiac rhythm interpretation, CVP monitoring, hemodynamic line monitoring, post-surgical drains, trachs, and chest tubes
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Proficiency with titratable drips including Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Esmolol, Insulin, Cardene, Nitro, Levophed, and Epinephrine
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One reference from a charge nurse or above from within the past 12 months required for consideration
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SSN and date of birth (day and month) required for consideration
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Copy of current certifications required for consideration
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Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center with 492 beds; also designated as a Level III NICU
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Unit is in an intentional culture-building phase with shared commitment to improvement, accountability, and staff engagement
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Strong departmental support including CNAs, charge nurses, a dedicated educator and nurse mentor, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, rapid response team, RT (24/7), hospitalist (24/7), and intensivist (24/7)
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New travelers to the facility will receive 24 hours of classroom orientation plus 24 hours of on-unit orientation
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Holiday coverage required for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy; specific holiday assignments are not contractually guaranteed prior to arrival
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Up to 7 days of time off may be approved per contract, excluding blackout dates
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Schedule is managed on a 6-week cycle
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No scrub color restrictions; any color is acceptable
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Free parking available on campus and in a parking deck
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Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible
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First-time travelers are considered with a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience
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Former permanent staff must wait 6 months before being considered as a traveler
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Interviews are required; this facility does not use auto-offers
