Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU/PACU RN requiring high-acuity PACU and ICU experience, Cerner proficiency, and a compact or MD RN license.

Job Details

• Work in the ICU and PACU units of a hospital setting,
• Provide care for pediatric PACU, Phase I, Phase II recovery, and pre/post-op patients as well as ICU patients,
• Patient ratio of 1:2,
• Uses Cerner EMR system,
• Day/Evening rotating shifts (10 or 12-hour shifts),
• On-call required approximately one day per week, with possible 5-6 call shifts per six-week period on a Day/Evening rotating weekend basis,
• Weekend shifts required approximately 2 per 6 weeks,
• Floating to cover ICU required,

Job Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact or MD) required,
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS,
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience within the last 7 years required,
• High-acuity PACU experience required,
• ICU experience required,
• Pediatric PACU, Phase I, Phase II recovery, and pre/post-op experience required,
• Cerner charting system experience required,
• Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment,
• Must pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with a minimum 80% overall score and 100% on lethal rhythms,
• Two supervisory references required, including one from the most recent assignment, supporting at least 2 years of experience in the previous 3 years,

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across ICU and PACU settings, including pediatric and pre/post-operative recovery,
• Skilled in respiratory care, cardiac monitoring, IV therapy, and medication administration including antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, and vasopressors,
• Experience with arterial line management, dysrhythmia recognition, and central line care preferred,
• Scrubs provided,
• Local candidates within 60 miles accepted at a lower pay rate,
• No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment; maximum of 7 days RTO per 13-week contract,
• Previous MedStar employees must have been separated for at least one year before returning as a traveler,
• Manager interviews are not guaranteed; candidates should be comfortable proceeding without one,
• First-time travelers are not eligible; at least one prior travel assignment is required