Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift travel position requiring 2+ years critical care experience and AL or compact RN license. Requirements Active AL or compact RN license required Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required Minimum 2 years of critical care/ICU experience required, 5 years preferred Proficiency in IV starts, blood draws, NG tube placement, ECG rhythm interpretation, lab and ABG interpretation, critical care drips and titrations Experience managing ventilators, arterial lines, chest tubes, and central venous lines including large-volume Vas Caths Ability to assist physicians with bedside procedures and conscious sedation Smartphone required for physician communication via TigerConnect app Completion of Lifetalent online learning assignments including NIHSS, ACLS/BLS, Moderate Sedation/Analgesia, iStat and glucometer certifications Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration Copies of required certifications required for consideration Responsibilities Critical Care Services unit (2nd Floor) at a Level 3 Trauma facility Home unit is CCU with float priority to CVICU overflow, then Critical Care Step-Down, then Med-Surg when critical care areas are fully staffed Adult and geriatric patient population Patient ratios: CCU 1:2-1:3, CVICU 1:2-1:3, CCSD 1:4-1:5, Med-Surg 1:6 Night shift schedule, 7P-7A, 36 hours per week>>> Every other weekend required No on-call requirements Uses SpaceLabs bedside monitoring, Baxter/Spectrum IV pumps, Kangaroo feeding pumps, Hill-Rom critical care beds, ventilators, Prismaflex CRRT machines, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, Blanketrols, Arctic Sun, Rapid-Transfusion, fluid warming, and Zoll monitoring Meditech EHR used for ICU patient documentation Care for patients with respiratory failure, ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, STEMI/NSTEMI, cardiogenic shock, septic shock, GI bleeds, post-operative GI disorders, CABGs, and vascular procedures Preferred experience includes teaching hospital settings with resident physicians and high-acuity ICU skills such as CRRT, IABP, and arterial sheath pulls Preferred background in SICU, MICU, CVICU, Neuro ICU, or PCU/Med-Surg Strong time management and ability to work in a fast-paced environment required Effective communication skills with patients, families, and care team members needed Scrub color is royal blue; neutral solid-colored or NAMC-logo tops permitted over royal blue scrub pants Candidates cannot reside within 60 miles of the facility Candidates who worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full time Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts Job ID: P-780955 Open Positions: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler