Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position requiring ND or compact RN licensure and current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and PALS certifications.

Job Details

• Work in the ICU of an acute care Critical Access Hospital (CAH) setting,
• 4-bed ICU unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2-3 depending on acuity,
• Common diagnoses include DKA, sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac rate and rhythm control, medical detox, and patients with arterial lines and CVP monitoring,
• RNs are required to titrate drips typical to an ICU setting,
• No dedicated charge nurse on shift; ER provides charge coverage for ICU,
• No nurse aides or patient care techs on this unit,
• RT equipment used ranges from nasal cannula to ventilator, with RNs troubleshooting as needed,
• RNs are required to read and interpret their own telemetry strips,
• Uses MEDITECH EMR system,
• 12-hour night shifts on a 7am-7pm schedule pattern, with scheduling managed by the director,
• Weekend and holiday coverage required as needed,
• Floating required to MS or ER units for 1:1 assignments, with travelers first to float,
• Navy scrub color required,
• 3 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided,

Job Requirements

• Active ND state or compact RN license required,
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required,
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS,
• TNCC, TCAR, or equivalent trauma patient care experience required,
• BSN not required for this position,
• Must be able to pass a respirator fit test; facial hair may impact ability to pass and could affect contract eligibility,
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration,

Additional Information

• Provide direct ICU nursing care including drip titration and telemetry monitoring for critically ill patients,
• Success in this unit requires coachability, motivation, strong teamwork, and the ability to recognize and coach unsafe situations,
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility,
• Candidates may not be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity,
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront for the 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved after submission,
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply