Travel RN - ICU

Travel RN - ICUAmerican TravelerOlympia, Washington, United StatesPosition status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 15Openings: 1$2,539.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ICU/PCU combined unit position requiring a minimum of 2 years ICU experience and a WA or compact RN license.DetailsCombined ICU/PCU 107-bed unit in Olympia, WA with 10 ICU beds and 22 PCU bedsICU average census around 5 patients including manually proned, intubated, and paralyzed patients on multiple dripsICU nurses frequently care for PCU-level patients and may spend the majority of the contract at PCU acuityPatient types include sepsis, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, GI bleeds, ETOH/IVDA, SI, psych, COVID, stable CVA, TBI, CVICU cardiac cases, and surgical (ortho, general surgery) patientsNo open hearts, no neuro intervention, no CRRT; ICU RNs trained for short dialysis runsICU patient ratio 1:2; PCU ratio 1:4; Med/Surg float ratio 1:5-6 (may rise to 1:4 during surges)Floating required in turn to Medsurg, ER, and occasionally Mother Baby (post-GYN surgical patients only, no L&D)12-hour night shifts (1900-0730), 36 hours per weekSelf-scheduling with manager oversight; schedules provided 6 weeks at a timeRequired to work 2 weekends per month, may be less depending on staffing1-2 holidays possible per seasonEMR: Epic (preferred); IV Pumps: ICU Medical Plum Duo and Plum Single; Med Dispensing: Pyxis; Monitoring equipment: Philips monitorRequirementsActive WA or compact RN license requiredCurrent BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications requiredMinimum 2 years of recent ICU experience requiredExperienced charge nurse background required if charge duties are requestedStrong skills in cardiac rhythm interpretation, invasive line management (CVP, A-lines), IV medication titration, and vent/trach/high-flow BiPap management requiredStrong peripheral IV skills preferredResponsible for own central line blood drawsTraveler Telemetry Competency exam required to be completed and passed prior to startAdditional InformationUnit support includes CNA (1:12), charge nurse with partial patient assignment, HUC, RT, hospitalist in-house 24/7, intensivist on-call 24/7, and centralized tele monitoring 24/7Phlebotomy typically handles peripheral draws, but RNs may assist during short staffing4 hours of orientation with the clinical educator (badge, login, unit tour, policies) plus 3 shifts on the unitUp to 7 days of time off may be approved; candidates should extend contract if unable to meet 36 hours due to time offNavy blue scrubs requiredFree parking availableBreaks include three 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute lunchSmall hospital culture with a close-knit, family-like team environmentStrong teamwork, communication, and positive attitude expectedFirst-time travelers will generally not be accepted, though exceptions may be considered based on experience