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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg ICU position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring 2 years of recent ICU experience and night shift availability.
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Acute care setting in a Med/Surg ICU unit at a Level I Trauma Center serving as the primary tertiary hospital for the system
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34-bed unit serving adult and pediatric patients (15+ years old) with diagnoses including respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, GI bleeds, and cancer-specific surgeries
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Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:1–2 (ICU), 1:4–5 (PCU), and 1:5–6 (Med/Surg)
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RNs are required to titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
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Equipment used includes Draeger heart monitoring with centralized telemetry, Zoll Thermoguard, Bell Mont rapid transfuser, and a full range of RT equipment from nasal cannula to ventilators; RNs must troubleshoot RT equipment
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RNs are required to read and interpret their own cardiac monitor strips — no telemetry techs on unit
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EMR: Epic
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12-hour night shifts (1830–0630)
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Every other weekend required; holiday coverage required for 2 out of 3 major holidays or every other holiday based on unit needs
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Floating required to all inpatient units, excluding Maternity/NICU
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Active NE state or Compact (NLC) RN license required — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
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Required certifications (must be active, not pending): BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
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Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
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Ability to read and interpret cardiac monitor strips required
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Driver's license required for consideration
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2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, each including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
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Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (driver's license used to verify permanent address)
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Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year — candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered
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Unit is fast-paced with volume fluctuation; successful candidates demonstrate critical thinking, a positive attitude, and the ability to collaborate with attendings, fellows, and residents
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Charge nurse is present on each shift and will attend RRTs and Codes; charge nurse does take an assignment
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Nurse aides/patient care techs are available at a 1:18 ratio
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2 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided; a pass/fail open-book skills exam is administered on the first Friday of orientation — a score of 90% or higher is required to pass
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Scheduling is manager-directed based on unit needs; self-scheduling is not available
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Scrub color: Navy Blue
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Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas
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RTO requests must be submitted upfront; 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract — additional RTO will not be approved
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An interview with unit leaders is required as part of the selection process
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13-week contract
