Critical Care RN - Float Pool

Job Description

Job Description

Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) – Float Pool

13-Week Travel/Contract Assignment | Night Shift @ $55 per hour (W2)
ATC Healthcare of Las Vegas
Location: Acute Care Hospital, Las Vegas, NV
Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts)
Duration: 13 Weeks w/possible extensions
Unit: Critical Care Float Pool

Position Summary

ATC Healthcare of Las Vegas is seeking experienced and adaptable Critical Care Registered Nurses (RNs) for a 13-week night shift assignment within a hospital Float Pool. This role requires the ability to provide high-quality patient care across multiple critical care environments, including ICU, CVICU, Neuro ICU, SICU, MICU, Step-Down, and other specialty units as assigned based on patient census and staffing needs.

The ideal candidate is clinically strong, flexible, and comfortable working in fast-paced acute care settings while maintaining exceptional patient care standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for critically ill and high-acuity patients.
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, hemodynamic data, and patient responses to treatment.
• Administer medications, blood products, and intravenous therapies in accordance with hospital policies.
• Manage patients requiring advanced monitoring, ventilator support, and critical care interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies, rapid response situations, and code events.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Float to various critical care and progressive care units as needed based on hospital staffing requirements.
• Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans and discharge needs.
• Adhere to all hospital, state, federal, and Joint Commission standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Nevada or compact state eligibility.
• Minimum 2 years of recent Critical Care experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Previous Float Pool experience preferred.
• Experience caring for ventilated patients and complex critical care populations.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification preferred.
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to changing patient assignments and unit needs.

Preferred Experience

• ICU, CVICU, Neuro ICU, MICU, SICU, or Trauma ICU experience.
• Experience with vasoactive drips and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Proficiency using hospital EMR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Meditech.
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred but not required.

Required Skills

• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Time management and prioritization abilities
• Rapid assessment and emergency response skills
• Flexibility to float between units
• Compassionate, patient-centered care

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, turn, transfer, and reposition patients.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods.
• Ability to respond quickly during emergency situations.

Why Work with ATC Healthcare of Las Vegas?

• Competitive weekly pay
• Weekly direct deposit
• 13-week contract assignment w/possible extensions
• Dedicated recruiter support
• Opportunities for extension
• Work with one of Las Vegas' premier healthcare staffing organizations

Apply today to join ATC Healthcare of Las Vegas and make an impact in critical care while gaining valuable experience across multiple hospital specialties.

 

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