Travel RN - Medical ICU

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med Surg ICU position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and active ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Job Details

• Acute care setting in a Med Surg ICU at a Level I Trauma Center serving as a primary tertiary hospital for the system,

• 34-bed unit caring for adult and pediatric patients (15+ years old) with diagnoses including respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, GI bleeds, and cancer-specific surgeries,

• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:1-2 (ICU), 1:4-5 (PCU), and 1:5-6 (MS),

• RNs are required to titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics,

• Procedures and equipment include CVPs, A-lines, Swans, EV-1000, ICP monitoring, CRRT, Impella, balloon pump, Zoll Thermoguard, and Bell Mont rapid transfuser - training available on these in real time,

• Respiratory therapy equipment ranges from nasal cannula to ventilators; RNs are expected to troubleshoot,

• Draeger heart monitoring with centralized telemetry; no monitor techs on unit - RNs must independently read and interpret telemetry strips,

• Charting system:
Epic,

• 12-hour night shifts (18:30-06:30),

• Schedule is manager-assigned based on unit needs,

• Every other weekend required,

• Holiday coverage required for 2 out of 3 major holidays,

• Floating required to all inpatient units, excluding Maternity/NICU,

• Nurse aides/patient care techs available at a 1:18 ratio,

• Charge nurse is present each shift and responds to RRTs and codes but does not take a patient assignment,

Job Requirements

• Active NE state or Compact (NLC) RN license required - pending licenses are not accepted,

• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required,

• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS - pending certifications are not accepted,

• Ability to independently read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips,

• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility (driver's license used to verify permanent address),

• Candidates may not be currently employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) directly by any facility associated with Common Spirit, including CHI and/or Dignity,

• Driver's license required for consideration,

• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire,

Additional Information

• Fast-paced unit with volume that flexes due to its role as the system's primary tertiary hospital,

• Collaborative team environment working alongside attendings, fellows, and residents to deliver high-quality care,

• Unit-specific orientation consists of 2 shifts, followed by a pass/fail open-book skills exam on the Friday of orientation week - a score of 90% or higher is required to pass,

• Navy blue scrubs required,

• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments,

• RTO requests of 7 days or fewer per 13-week contract must be submitted upfront; additional RTO will not be approved,

• Candidates who were previously employed PRN through outside staffing firms at Common Spirit facilities may be considered