RN - ICU

ICU Registered Nurse (RN)Join our dynamic Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team, which includes a mixed unit of MICU, SICU, CICU, and TICU, divided into pods. Our facility has 39 beds and focuses on providing exceptional care to complex ICU patients.QualificationsMinimum of 2 years of ICU experience, excluding travel experience (preferred).If only 1.5 years of ICU experience is present, a significant amount of RN experience outside ICU is required for management approval.Previous travel experience: Candidates must have at least one completed travel assignment.Must reside at least 100 miles away from any local facility.Cardiac experience is preferred, especially with CABG/TAVR patients within 24 to 48 hours post-op.Must be willing to obtain required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC prior to arrival.Completion of an accredited nursing education program; Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Dakota.Patient TypesWork with a diverse patient population including:Surgical, medical, cardiac (preferred), neuro, and trauma patients.Diagnoses may include ARDS, MI, CVA/TIA, COVID, post-cardiac catheterization, post-surgical care, and multiple system trauma.Required SkillsEpic experience is necessary.Comfortable working 48 hours per week.Experience with IV medications, including vasopressors, sedation, and paralytics.Ability to manage hemodynamic lines, proning, ventilator management, and telemetry.Strong critical thinking and assessment skills.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.Experience preferred with Impella, IABP, and CRRT.Unit SupportCNA support: 1-2 Nurse Aides per unit, plus mobility float aide.Charge nurse: Two Clinical Registered Nurses (CRNs) overseeing all ICUs.Phlebotomy provided for peripheral blood draws only.ICU CRNs will place midlines; Resource Nurse available based on staffing.24/7 respiratory therapy support.Physician support includes three intensivists during the day and two at night, with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) available on nights.Orientation & SchedulingComplete a well-structured orientation including:8-hour hospital orientation.4-hour session for completing iLearns.Two 12-hour shifts of unit-specific orientation.One additional 12-hour shift for travelers to meet hour requirements.Weekend rotation: Every other weekend is preferred but not guaranteed. No requests for time off during holidays or major local events.Other NotesPotential opportunity to precept nursing students.Scrub color: Navy.Free parking available.