Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,014 per week

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Billings, Montana. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel UNIT: ICU Beds: 28 MICU 10 SICU Census? Average patients/day? 26 Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 years ICU experience Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes Skills required: Neuro checks, seizures, cardiac rhythm interpretation and treatment of abnormal rhythms, art lines, post-cardiac arrest care, vented patients (troubleshooting vents, RT available 24/7), non-invasive ventilation, chest tubes, ABG interpretation, trachs, codes, critical drip initiation and titration, foley insertion/care, NG tube insertion/care, IV insertion Soft skills: good teamwork, good attitude, punctual, professional CRRT, ECMO, ultrasound guided IV placement experience not required (on site competency required) Required License, National Certification, Certs: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS CCRN preferred Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: General Medical ICU (DKA, sepsis, respiratory/kidney/liver failure, pancreatitis, GI bleeds, PE, CIWA, CHF, COPD, rhabdo, cellulitis, end of life), Neuro (CVA, hemorrhage, seizures/epilepsy, meningitis, spinal cord injury, encephalopathy, cranies, spinal surgeries, EVDs, ICP monitoring), Cardiovascular (MI, ACS, cardiogenic shock, myocarditis, arrythmias/dysrhythmias, cardiac arrest, aortic dissection, post-cath, temp pacer, endovascular surgeries, IABP, Impella, DVT), post-op complications, any Level I Trauma Patient Ratios: 1:2-3 (i.e. 2 ICU and 1 boarder patient). 3 can be occasional and is dependent on overflow, boarders, and acuity. Co-managed care is 1 ICU RN/1 Non-ICU RN to 3-5 patients (atypical but is possible Technology/Equipment: EMR: Cerner – highly preferred IV Pump: Alaris Med dispensing: Omnicell Monitors: Phillips Unit specific equipment: Stryker beds, Neuroptics pupillometry, in-room and Hoyer lifts, bladder scanner, Philips Sonosite for IV ultrasound, PrismaFlex CRRT, Impella, Arrow IABP. Will need to be checked off on higher acuity equipment before managing Support within the Department: CNA HUC available part time Charge nurse – also functions as CPR captain RT 24/7 Hospitalist 24/7 Intensivist 24/7 MD and DNP/PA Residents In-unit Tele clerk On-unit pharmacist during the day PT/OT/SLP during the day Manager, 2 Clinical Coordinators Floating: If yes, where? Yes, will routinely float between MICU and SICU sides of ICU. Could also float to CVU, Intermediate Care (critical care division), then MedSurg division. Ratio would be 1:3-4 Weekend rotation: up to 4 weekends in 8-week schedule On call? No Holiday Expectations: Could be placed in holiday rotation Approval of RTO: to go through manager. Must be able to work contract hours per week. Shift trades are allowed as long as hospital guidelines are followed and shifts are confirmed covered. Scrub Color: Any solid color, no graphics, logos, designs, denim or camo. Parking: General badge-access employee parking is available on campus. Free street parking. Be advised that unauthorized parking may result in boot/towing About TotalMed RN TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience. TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients. Benefits Weekly pay Guaranteed Hours Continuing Education 401k retirement plan Sick pay Wellness and fitness programs Referral bonus Employee assistance programs Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Benefits start day 1