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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
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Length: 17 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU (STICU) position at an acute care hospital in Georgia, requiring ICU experience in a Level 1 or 2 trauma center and proficiency with specialized cardiovascular and critical care devices.
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20-bed Surgical ICU (STICU) in an acute care hospital setting
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Typical patient ratio is 2:1, with 1:1 ratios common for higher acuity patients
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Patient population includes neuro patients (including herniation and brain drains), ortho trauma requiring traction, cardiovascular device patients (balloon pumps, Impellas, EKOS), post-op open-heart CABG patients, open abdomen patients, and renal patients requiring CRRT
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An ECMO program is planned to launch during this assignment
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Medical ICU patients may be admitted to the unit when sister units are at capacity
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Charting system: MEDITECH
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Day shift, 12-hour shifts (7a–7p), every other weekend required
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17-week contract
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Active RN license — Georgia state license or Compact RN license accepted
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Current certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS, and NIHSS
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
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Prior ICU or STICU experience in a Level 1 or Level 2 trauma center required
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Hands-on experience with specialized devices such as balloon pumps, Impellas, EKOS, and/or CRRT strongly preferred
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Driver's license required for consideration
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BSN not required
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Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
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Candidates who have been employed by this facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
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Time-off requests and scheduling accommodations are only honored if submitted and confirmed at the start of the assignment
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Orientation is 16 hours
