Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg ICU position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring a minimum of 2 years of recent ICU experience and NE or Compact RN licensure.

Details

• Fast-paced Med/Surg ICU unit at a Level I Trauma Center serving as the primary tertiary hospital for the health system
• 34-bed unit caring for adult and pediatric patients (ages 15+) with diagnoses including respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, GI bleeds, general surgery, psych/OD, and cancer-specific surgeries (e.g., esophagectomy)
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:1–2 (ICU), 1:4–5 (PCU), and 1:5–6 (Med/Surg)
• RNs are required to titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• Equipment includes CVPs, A-lines, Swans, EV-1000, ICP monitoring, Zoll Thermoguard, BellMont rapid transfuser, and respiratory support ranging from nasal cannula to ventilators; training available for specialized equipment
• Telemetry monitoring uses Draeger system with centralized monitoring; RNs must be able to independently read and interpret cardiac rhythms (no monitor techs on unit)
• Charting is done in Epic (experience required)
• 12-hour night shifts, 1830–0630
• Every other weekend required; holiday coverage required for 2 out of 3 major holidays or as needed based on unit needs
• RNs will float to all inpatient units, excluding Maternity/NICU
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses are not accepted
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS; pending certifications are not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; a valid driver's license is required for consideration and used to verify permanent address
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year (candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered)
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Unit interviews are conducted with unit leaders
• RNs collaborate with attendings, fellows, and residents in a team-oriented environment focused on high-quality care
• 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided
• RNs must pass an open-book skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%; failure to pass results in contract termination
• Charge nurses are present on each shift, attend rapid response teams (RRTs) and codes, and do take patient assignments; nursing aides/patient care techs are available at a 1:18 ratio
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to remove them will result to contract termination
• RTO requests of 7 days or fewer must be submitted upfront; additional RTO will not be approved after submission
• The unit values critical thinking, a positive attitude, willingness to collaborate, and the ability to ask questions