Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit (ICU) position requiring MO or compact RN license and ACLS certification.

Job Details

• Progressive Care Unit within a Level 2 trauma center hospital,
• 36-bed unit with patient ratios of 1:3 to 1:5 depending on shift and support staff availability,
• Total RN-based care model with limited tech support unless unit is stretched,
• Unit secretaries scheduled 7am-7pm for resource support,
• Uses BiPAP, heated high-flow nasal cannulas, Alaris IV pumps, and Kangaroo feeding pumps,
• Documentation via Meditech,
• 13-week assignment with 7a-7p shift schedule,
• Floating required to Telemetry Unit,
• Bedside shift report, hourly rounding, and daily leadership rounds expected,

Job Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required,
• BLS and ACLS certifications required,
• NIH Stroke Certification required for ICU placement,
• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU experience required,
• Advanced assessment and critical thinking skills required,
• Experience managing vasoactive drips required,
• Experience with central line/PICC line placement and chest tube placement required,
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration,
• Two professional references required for Missouri placement,
• No gaps in work history of 90+ days within the past 12 months,

Additional Information

• Provide direct bedside critical care to ICU/PCU patients including central line and chest tube management,
• Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills valued on this unit,
• Required uniform: charcoal grey scrub tops with charcoal grey or black scrub bottoms, with black or charcoal grey jackets,
• Rotating holiday schedule applies,
• No local candidates accepted; 50-mile radius rule applies with no exceptions,
• First-time travelers may be considered