Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week travel assignment requiring critical care skills including IABP, Impella, and CRRT experience with a compact or LA RN license.

Job Details

• Work in a mixed cardiac and medical ICU (ICU MedSurgical A) setting,
• Patient population includes DKA, acute respiratory failure, MIs, CABGs, and ventilator-dependent patients,
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 2:1 for ICU patients and 4:1 for IMCU patients,
• Day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM,
• Every other weekend required,
• No on-call responsibilities,
• No floating required,
• 13-week assignment length,

Job Requirements

• Active RN license (Louisiana or compact) required,
• BLS certification via AHA required,
• ACLS certification via AHA required,
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred,
• One year of experience in Critical Care setting preferred, but new graduates will be considered,
• Required experience with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP),
• Required experience with Impella devices,
• Required experience with post-op cardiovascular surgeries,
• Required experience with CRRT,

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care utilizing the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned ICU patients,
• Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families,
• Administer medications and treatments while monitoring for side effects and treatment effectiveness,
• Document patient history, symptoms, medication, and care provided,
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, family members, and caregivers,
• New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member with completion of organizational and Critical Care-specific competency validations,
• All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire,
• Annual competency verification requirements must be completed,
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the facility for local candidate eligibility,
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply for this position,
• Candidates who have previously worked at any CHRISTUS facility must have a 6-month separation period before being eligible for this travel assignment