RN - ICU

ICU Registered Nurse (RN)This position involves floating within various intensive care units (ICUs) and progressive care units (PCUs) including emergency department holding. A minimum of one year of ICU experience is required. First-time travelers with strong ICU and previous float pool experience are also welcome to apply.Travelers will provide care for diverse patient populations, including:COVID-19 patientsNeuro, Trauma, Medical, and Surgical casesSepsis, pneumonia, DKA, DTsMulti-system failure, spinal injuriesPre/post catheterization patients (radial approach)General surgery, respiratory compromise, heart failure, COPDGunshot wounds, stabbings, motor vehicle accidents, strokes, TBIVarious back surgeriesIn the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), responsibilities will include:24-hour post-operative care for CABG (up to 10 per week), esophagectomy, TAVR (up to 3 per week), AAA repair, and thoracic and vascular surgeriesCare for post-arrest patientsTravelers will not be assigned to care for:Fresh CABG/TAVR patientsPatients with EVDs, post TPA cases, or any specialty devices (e.g., ECMO, IABP, Impella, hypothermia protocol)Patient Ratios:ICU: 1:2PCU/CCU: 1:4ER Holding: Ratios based on patient's level of careCertifications Required:ACLSBLSNIHSSSkills Required:Cardiac rhythm interpretationVentilator and BiPAP managementInvasive line managementOstomy care and general drainsTracheostomy care and chest tube managementLumbar drain proceduresIV medication titrationSupport staff includes:Charge NurseHospitalists, Respiratory Therapists, and Intensivists available 24/7Cardiologists on call 24/7 for CVICU and CCUThe electronic health record system used is Epic. Experience with this system is required.The scheduling process is typically organized three weeks in advance, with schedules released 7-10 days prior. Key scheduling details include:Every other weekend requiredBack-to-back weekends may occur, but are rareNo self-scheduling or guarantee of a patterned scheduleTime off exceeding 5 days requires manager approvalTravelers may float among various units, including:Neuro, Trauma, Medical, and Cardiac ICUsCCU (cardiac step-down)PCU/ACCED HoldingMedical-Surgical UnitsAny open surgical areas relevant to the above unitsOccasional floating to locations within the region may be required, and travelers will be notified in advance if this occurs.Orientation consists of the following:1-day general hospital orientation