Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Mixed Acuity ICU position on a Clinical Decision Unit, requiring a minimum of 1 year of ICU experience and an active AL or compact RN license.

Details

• Work setting is an 18-bed mixed acuity unit (4 South Clinical Decision Unit) that includes intermediate care and non-vented ICU-level patients
• Patient population includes neurological and post-procedural patients (post-TNK, neuro IR procedures, embolizations, angiography, hemorrhages/aneurysms, burr holes, post-VP shunt placements, post-craniotomy/craniectomy, lumbar drains, spinal cord injuries, EVDs, continuous EEG, and neuro/spine surgery) as well as respiratory failure, CHF, hypotension, sepsis, AMS, DKA, and electrolyte abnormalities
• RN-to-patient ratio is 1:3 based on acuity; CNA coverage is 1:12
• 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM), 36 hours per week with potential for 48
• Every other weekend rotation required; back-to-back weekends are possible but rare
• No on-call responsibilities
• EMR: Cerner (experience required)
• IV pumps: Plum 360; medication dispensing via Omnicell; monitoring via Spacelabs & Resparray
• Floating may be required to like units (MS-to-MS, MS-to-ICU task, MS-to-ER holds; ICU-to-ICU, ICU-to-MS task with a limit of 3, or ICU-to-ER holds)
• RNs are required to read and measure telemetry strips independently

Requirements

• Active AL or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
• Experience managing patients on BiPAP/CPAP, cardiac rhythm interpretation, CVP monitoring, hemodynamic line monitoring, post-surgical drains, trachs, and chest tubes
• Experience with titratable drips including Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Esmolol, Insulin, Cardene, Nitro, Levophed, and Epinephrine
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Required documents for consideration: 1 reference from a charge nurse or above (within the past 12 months), copy of certifications, SSN, and date of birth (day and month)

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include managing mixed acuity ICU and intermediate care patients, including neurological post-procedural care, hemodynamic monitoring, titratable drip management, and telemetry interpretation
• Unit support includes CNAs, a receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, rapid response team, a dedicated educator and nurse mentor, respiratory therapy 24/7, hospitalist 24/7, and intensivist 24/7
• New travelers to the facility will receive 24 hours of classroom orientation followed by 24 hours of on-unit orientation; orientation for returning travelers depends on time away
• Scheduling follows a 6-week cycle
• Holiday coverage is required for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy
• Time off requests are subject to facility blackout dates and require facility approval
• First-time travelers are considered with a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience
• Former permanent staff must wait 6 months before being considered for a travel position
• Free parking is available on campus and in the parking deck
• No specific scrub color requirement — any color is acceptable
• An interview is required; this facility does not utilize auto offers