Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Mixed Acuity ICU position on a 4 South Clinical Decision Unit, requiring ICU experience and proficiency managing non-vented ICU and intermediate care patients.

Details

• 18-bed mixed acuity unit caring for both intermediate care and non-vented ICU level patients
• Patient population includes neurological and post-procedural cases such as 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
• Additional diagnoses include respiratory failure, CHF, hypotension, sepsis, AMS, acute neurological diagnoses, DKA, and electrolyte abnormalities
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:3 based on acuity; CNA ratio of 1:12
• EMR: Cerner (experience required)
• IV pumps: Plum 360; medication dispensing via Omnicell; monitors: Spacelabs & Resparray; bedside monitors and bladder scanner also in use
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required; back-to-back weekends possible but rare
• No on-call requirements
• Floating may be required to like units (MS-to-MS, ICU-to-ICU, or ICU-to-MS limited to 3 patients, and ER/hold patients)

Requirements

• Active AL or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required; first-time travelers must have at least 2 years of ICU experience
• Experience managing patients on BiPAP/CPAP, cardiac rhythm interpretation, CVP monitoring, hemodynamic line monitoring, post-surgical drains, trachs, and chest tubes
• Proficiency with titratable drips including Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Esmolol, Insulin, Cardene, Nitro, Levophed, and Epinephrine
• Ability to read and measure telemetry strips independently
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible
• DOB (day and month), one reference from a charge nurse or above within the past 12 months, and copies of certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• Unit is supported by CNAs, a receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, rapid response team, a dedicated educator and nurse mentor, RT 24/7, hospitalist 24/7, and intensivist 24/7
• New travelers to the facility or those who have been away for 1+ year will complete 24 hours of classroom orientation followed by 24 hours of on-unit orientation
• Orientation requirements for returning travelers will be determined based on the last date worked at the facility
• Former permanent staff must wait 6 months before being considered for a travel assignment
• One major and one minor seasonal holiday coverage required per policy; specific holiday assignments are not guaranteed prior to arrival
• Up to 7 days of time off may be approved, excluding blackout dates
• Scheduling is based on a 6-week cycle
• Scrubs: any color accepted
• Free parking available on campus and in a parking deck