RN:ICU 19175516

ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Position available within various intensive care units (ICUs), progressive care units (PCUs), and emergency department holding across multiple locations within the region. Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year of ICU experience. Strong ICU and prior float pool experience will also be considered for first-time travelers.

Patient Types

Travelers are expected to provide care for diverse patient populations, including:

• Covid Patients
• Neuro, Trauma, Medical, and Surgical patients
• Sepsis, pneumonia, DKA, DTs, multi-system failure
• Spinal injuries, pre/post-catheterization patients (radial approach)
• General surgery patients, respiratory compromise, CHF, COPD
• GSW, stabbings, MVA, strokes, TBI, various back surgeries

Specific expectations also include care in the Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) for:

• Post-op CABG, Esophagectomy, TAVR, AAA repair
• Thoracic and vascular surgeries, post-arrest patients

Patient Ratios

• ICU: 1:2
• PCU/ACC/CCU: 1:4
• ER Holding: Ratios based on patient care level

Certifications Required

• ACLS
• BLS
• NIHSS

Required Skills

Candidates should possess competencies in the following areas:

• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Ventilator and BiPAP management
• Invasive line management
• Ostomy care and management of general drains
• Chest tubes, lumbar drains, and tracheostomy care
• IV medication titration

Support on the Unit

Clinical support will be available from:

• Charge Nurse
• Hospitalist, Respiratory Therapist, and Intensivist (available 24/7)
• Cardiologist on-call for the CVICU & CCU

Charting System

Experience with the Epic charting system is required.

Scheduling

• Schedules are typically created for 3 weeks at a time, distributed 7-10 days in advance.
• Every other weekend shifts are expected, with the possibility of back-to-back weekends (though this is rare).
• No self-scheduling opportunities are available, and no patterned schedule guarantees.
• Time off requests exceeding 5 days require manager approval.

Floating Requirement

Travelers may be required to float among the following units:

• Neuro/Trauma/Medical/Cardiac ICU
• CCU (cardiac step down)
• PCU/ACC
• ED Holding
• Med Surg Units
• Open surge areas related to the above units

Travelers may also be assigned to a facility approximately 2.5 miles away if needed, but this occurs infrequently and will be communicated in advance.

Orientation

• 1 day of general hospital orientation
• 1 day of unit orientation (12 hours) on the ICU unit
• 1 day (12 hours) on similar units

Other Notes

• Scrubs: Any professional color is acceptable.
• Parking: Free parking is available in designated areas.
• Documentation: Completion of whiteboards, hourly rounding, and bedside report is required.
• Saline flushes are considered medications; do not leave them at the bedside