Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Critical Care Float Pool position requiring proficiency in both ICU and PCU settings, a GA or compact RN license, and a minimum of 2 years of experience in both specialties.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting with float responsibilities across MICU, SICU, and CCU units, with possible float to a stepdown unit or ED for tasking
• ICU ratios are 1:2 depending on acuity; open heart cases are 1:1 and only assigned to travelers with open heart experience
• High-acuity ICU patient population including sepsis, DKA, ARDS, MODS, cardiovascular surgeries, post-vascular procedures, and CRRT/IABP cases (no prior CRRT or IABP experience required)
• MICU has 12 beds, CCU has 12 beds, and SICU has 14 beds
• Charting is performed in MEDITECH 6.15; prior experience is preferred
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts (6:45 PM start)
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required in coordination with core staff
• Nurses are assigned a primary unit but float within the ICU pod
• Forest green scrubs or white pants with white top required
• Draeger ventilators used in the ICU
• Standard ICU drips administered
• Intensivist and NP on each unit during days; NP in-house and intensivist on call at night
• RT and pharmacy available 24/7
• PICC team available for IV access
• Nurse techs assist with ADLs, fingersticks, and I/O
• Charge nurses run each unit and are generally kept out of the staffing grid

Requirements

• Active GA RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (or ASLS)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in both ICU and PCU/stepdown settings
• Strong ICU assessment skills with a well-rounded medical, surgical, and cardiac background
• Experience in a larger hospital setting required
• Driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Nurses will present patients at interdisciplinary rounds
• 2-shift orientation provided upon start
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Candidates who have been employed by this facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for placement
• Any time-off or scheduling requests must be submitted prior to the start of the assignment
• Alaris pump experience is a plus