Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Mixed Acuity ICU position at a Level II Trauma Center in Montgomery, AL, requiring a minimum of 1 year of ICU experience and an AL or compact RN license. Requirements Active AL RN license or compact RN license required (can begin process pending licensure with ETA) Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required Experience managing patients on BiPAP/CPAP, cardiac rhythm interpretation, CVP monitoring, hemodynamic line monitoring, post-surgical drains, trachs, and chest tubes Proficiency with titratable drips including Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Esmolol, Insulin, Cardene, Nitro, Levophed, and Epinephrine One reference from a charge nurse or above from within the past 12 months required for consideration SSN and date of birth (day and month) required for consideration Copy of current certifications required for consideration Responsibilities Work in a mixed acuity unit serving both intermediate care and non-vented ICU-level patients on an 18-bed unit Patient population includes neurological and post-procedural patients (post-TNK, neuro IR procedures, hemorrhages/aneurysms, burr holes, VP shunt placements, craniotomy/craniectomy, lumbar drains, spinal cord injuries, EVDs, continuous EEG, and neuro/spine surgery), as well as patients with respiratory failure, CHF, hypotension, sepsis, AMS, acute neurological diagnoses, DKA, and electrolyte abnormalities RN-to-patient ratio of 1:3 based on acuity; CNA ratio of 1:12 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM), 36 hours per week Every other weekend rotation required; back-to-back weekends are rare No on-call responsibilities EMR: Cerner (experience preferred) IV pumps: Plum 360; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Spacelabs & Resparray RNs are required to read and measure telemetry strips independently Floating may be required to like units (e.g., ICU-to-ICU, ICU-to-MS task limited to 3 patients, or ICU-to-ER holds) Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center with 492 beds; also designated as a Level III NICU Unit is in an intentional culture-building phase with shared commitment to improvement, accountability, and staff engagement Strong departmental support including CNAs, charge nurses, a dedicated educator and nurse mentor, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, rapid response team, RT (24/7), hospitalist (24/7), and intensivist (24/7) New travelers to the facility will receive 24 hours of classroom orientation plus 24 hours of on-unit orientation Holiday coverage required for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy; specific holiday assignments are not contractually guaranteed prior to arrival Up to 7 days of time off may be approved per contract, excluding blackout dates Schedule is managed on a 6-week cycle No scrub color restrictions; any color is acceptable Free parking available on campus and in a parking deck Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible First-time travelers are considered with a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience Former permanent staff must wait 6 months before being considered as a traveler Interviews are required; this facility does not use auto-offers Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts #J-18808-Ljbffr