Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ICU/PCU position requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and WA or compact RN license. Requirements Active WA or compact RN license required Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required Experienced charge nurse required if charge responsibilities are requested Strong peripheral IV skills preferred Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation required Invasive line management experience (CVP, A-lines) required IV medication titration skills required Knowledge of vent/trach/high-flow BiPap management required (RT manages devices) Responsible for own central line draws Responsibilities Combined ICU/PCU unit in a 107-bed hospital 10 ICU beds with average census of 5, caring for manually proned, intubated, and paralyzed patients on multiple drips 22 PCU beds, with ICU nurses frequently caring for PCU-level patients for the majority of the contract Patient population includes sepsis, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, GI bleeds, ETOH/IVDA, SI, psych, COVID, stable CVA/TBI, and CVICU cases (pacemakers, angiograms, post-cath, fem-pop bypass) Surgical patients include ortho and general surgery cases ICU RNs trained to perform short dialysis runs; no CRRT, open hearts, or neuro interventions ICU patient ratio 1:2; PCU ratio 1:4 (may increase to 1:4 or 1:5-6 during surges) 12-hour night shifts (1900-0730), 36 hours per week Floating to Med/Surg, ER, and occasionally Mother Baby (post-GYN surgical patients only) in turn with staff PCU assignments not considered floating Self-scheduling model with manager balancing as needed, provided 6 weeks at a time 2 weekends per month required, may vary based on staffing needs EPIC EMR preferred Uses ICU Medical Plum Duo/Single IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Philips monitors Support includes CNA coverage at 1:12, in-house RT and hospitalist 24/7, on-call intensivists, HUC, and centralized tele monitoring 24/7 Charge nurse typically free-floating but may take a partial patient assignment depending on staffing Phlebotomy handles peripheral draws, but RNs may assist during short-staffed periods Orientation includes 4 hours with clinical educator (badge, login, unit tour, policies) plus 3 shifts on the unit Traveler telemetry competency exam required to be completed and passed prior to start Up to 7 days of time off may be approved; extensions needed if unable to meet 36 hours due to time off Holiday coverage expectation of 1-2 holidays per season Navy blue scrubs required Free parking available Required breaks include three 15‑minute breaks and one 30‑minute lunch Small hospital with a close‑knit, team‑oriented culture First‑time travelers generally not accepted, though exceptions may be made depending on experience Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Job ID: P-774156 Open Positions: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler