Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week ICU travel assignment at a Level 3 Trauma acute care hospital in Arizona, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and AZ or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Acute care hospital ICU setting with 12 beds
• Level 3 Trauma designation
• 12-hour night shifts, 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM
• Minimum of 3 weekend shifts per 4-week scheduling period
• Modified self-scheduling with block scheduling available
• 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Common cases include pneumonia, ARDS, DKA, sepsis, renal failure, CVA post-tPA, ETOH/OD, AFib with RVR, post-cath care, EVAR, and surgical patients
• Cardiac procedures include Left Heart Caths, Coronary Interventions, STEMIs, IVUS, IFR/FFR, Temporary Pacemaker Insertion, and IABP Insertion
• No open heart surgery, neurosurgery, or fresh transplants
• Ventilator patients present; typically 1–2 vents at all times
• Common drips include Amiodarone, Cardizem, Levophed, Precedex, Propofol, Fentanyl, Vecuronium, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Lasix, Insulin, weight-based Heparin, and Norepinephrine
• Equipment used includes GE floor-mounted C-Arm and Table, Volcano System, Change Healthcare Cardiology Hemo System, and Getinge IABP
• Charting via Allscripts EMR
• May float to ED or Med/Surg if experienced
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Proficiency with basic ICU equipment required
• Experience with arterial lines and common ICU drips required
• Allscripts EMR experience preferred
• BSN not required

Additional Information

• Orientation is 8 hours and held every Monday
• Support staff on unit includes Respiratory Therapists (24/7), Patient Care Technicians, and a Health Unit Secretary
• House Supervisor (Administrative Shift Coordinator) is in-house 24/7
• Nurse manager provides additional patient support when needed
• IABP experience is helpful but not required
• Extensions are typically approved and can be discussed 3–4 weeks before contract end