Travel RN - ICU

Job Details

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Nights ICU position requiring at least 2 years of ICU experience and IL licensure.

Work in the ICU (MICU) of an acute care hospital setting
12-bed unit with a max census of 11, including 1 bed reserved for inpatient dialysis
Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2-3, occasionally caring for IMU patients
Common diagnoses include CHF, COPD, sepsis, MI, DKA, COVID, and ventilated patients
RNs are required to titrate common ICU drips such as paralytics, sedatives, cardizem, and amio
Charge nurse and Administrative House Supervisor on-site 24/7, with charge nurse taking a patient assignment
Hospitalist in-house 22/7 with on-call coverage from 5A-7A, and Intensivist available by phone 24/7
RT manages ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow equipment; RNs troubleshoot as needed
Monitor tech on-site watching ICU and tele patients; cardiac rhythm interpretation preferred
12-hour night shifts, scheduled 630p-7a
Every other weekend required (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday)
Every other holiday coverage required
No call or standby requirements
ICU travelers may float to Med Surg as needed
Uses EPIC EMR

Provide direct ICU nursing care including drip titration and monitoring of critically ill patients
Primary care unit with no nurse aids or patient care techs
Unit orientation includes 3 days: online modules and general facility orientation on day 1, followed by 2 days on the floor with a preceptor
Scrub color is navy blue and is not provided
Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are eligible for a local pay rate
Cancellation policy allows up to 12 hours off per 13-week assignment with no penalty