Travel RN - ICU

Job Details

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ICU position requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and a WA or compact RN license.

,es blevel, 12H Days shift, 36 hours per week
Mixed ICU with 18 beds within a 388-bed, Level 3 Trauma Center hospital
Patient population includes Medical ICU (DKA, DTs, multisystem failure, ARDS, CIWA/ETOH, sepsis, PNA, COVID), Surgical ICU (open abdomen, thoracotomies), Neuro ICU (CVA, intracranial hemorrhage, craniotomy/craniectomy with EVDs and ICP monitoring), and CVICU (CABG/TAVR, fem-pop bypass, AAA repair)
Patient ratio of 1:2-3 based on acuity
Travelers are not expected to manage CRRT, impella, balloon pumps, or ECMO patients
Uses Epic EMR, BD Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing system
Every other weekend rotation required
Night shift scheduling with attempts to cluster shifts together when possible
Floating required to Respiratory Unit, Surgical Floor, Telemetry Floor, PCU, and ED for helping hands, transport, or sitting duties

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acls, and nihss certifications required
Cardiac rhythm interpretation, medication titration, and proning skills required
Knowledge of hypothermia protocol required
Experience with chest tubes, drains, and invasive line monitoring (a-lines, CVP) required
Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
Travel experience strongly preferred, though flexible for candidates with strong ICU experience
Medical ICU experience preferred over CV/surgical
Traveler Telemetry Competency exam required to be completed and passed prior to start

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], mobility Tech, HUC (0800-1830), 24/7 Rapid Response Nurse, free floating charge nurse, resource nurse, and 24/7 Hospitalist and RT support
Intensivist present throughout the day with occasional overnight on-call coverage
General orientation includes 2x 12-hour shifts of on-unit orientation
Unit will start candidates on lower acuity patients and gradually increase based on demonstrated skill level
Up to 5 days of time off can be approved, excluding holidays
Holiday coverage expected for 1-2 holidays per season (summer/winter)
Overtime is sometimes available but offered to staff first
Scrubs of any professional color are acceptable
Free parking available in designated areas
Unit has strong teamwork culture and is experienced with integrating travelers
First-time travelers are welcome to apply