Registered Nurse - Intensive Care - ICU

ICU Travel Nurse Position

Floating: Within region and scope of practice. Will be required to float per region needs – will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice – DECLINE if not agreeable.

Region 2 - Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, Central Division (CMC Main + CMC Mercy + Levine Children's Hospital). If floating mid-shift, Traveler will be paid for the time traveling between facilities (will remain on the clock).

About Facility: 10628 Park Rd. Charlotte, NC 28210. How many licensed beds? 337. Trauma Designation? No. Teaching Hospital? No. Chest Pain Center? Yes. Stroke Center? Yes. Radius rule: Traveler's permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit.

Unit Information: Beds: 30. Average Census: 26. Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 years of ICU exp. Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes. Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: Can see any diagnosis except Cardiac Surgical - Sepsis, ARDS, GI Bleeds, DKA, Cardiac Arrest, Withdrawal, Renal Failure, etc. Patient Ratios: RN: 1:1-2 (Day & Night).

Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance: RN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS. Skills required: RN: Critical care gtts experience – insulin, vasopressors, sedation, management of invasive lines (ART/CVP), Cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, ventilator management, blood products, wound care/dressing changes, etc.

Support within the Department: CNA (Ratios – dependent on census/staffing) – patient care (ADLs/Vitals/Nutrition/Blood sugar checks) and mobility. No Receptionist/HUC. Charge nurse. Clinical Supervisor daily to act as Resource for team. Phlebotomy, 24/7. IV/VAT Team, 24/7. Pharmacist dedicated to unit. Case Manager x 2 per unit. MedSurg Clinical Nurse Specialist. RT 24/7 – will perform Nebulizer treatments. Nurse Educator. Hospitalist, 24/7. Intensivist until 12am and then virtual/on call critical care MD. No remote Tele Monitoring - Unit Clerk, Charge/Clinical Supervisor and Staff are responsible to read and post every shift.

Technology/Equipment: EMR: EPIC. IV Pump: Alaris. Med dispensing: Omnicell. Monitors: Phillips. Rover Communication. Hoyer lift; Gait Belts; Activity closet for confused patients.