RN - ICU

SoftPath Medical; Albemarle (NC); Híbrido; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

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SoftPath Medical in Albemarle, NC is seeking an ICU travel nurse to join a 14-bed ICU/PCU contingent within a broader hospital unit. The role requires 18–24 months of ICU experience, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and the ability to manage arterial lines, ventilators, and critical care drips.

You’ll float regionally, cover day shifts and weekends, with no overnight CNA. Expect 1:2 to 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratios by acuity, hospitalist and VCC support, and a culture of teamwork with comprehensive orientation

Qualificações

• 18–24 months ICU nursing experience required.
• Experience with stroke care and NIH stroke scale assessments.
• Ability to manage arterial lines and central venous pressure lines.
• Proficiency with critical care drips, chest tubes, and peripheral IV insertions.

Conhecimentos

ICU nursing

Stroke care

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Ventilator management

Arterial/central lines management

12-lead EKGs

Critical care drips management

Ferramentas

EPIC

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Facility Overview

This healthcare facility is located in Albemarle, NC, and features 109 licensed beds. It is not designated as a trauma center and does not serve as a teaching hospital, meaning there are no residents or students on site. The facility is recognized as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center.

Unit Details

• Unit beds: 10 ICU beds and 4 PCU beds (PCU beds utilized only during surge capacity)
• Average daily census: approximately 7.3 patients
• Required experience: 18 months to 2 years of ICU nursing experience
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply

Patient Population and Common Diagnoses

• Sepsis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Chest Pain, Myocardial Infarction (MI), Non-ST Elevation MI (NSTEMI)
• Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), new onset cardiac arrhythmias
• Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Minor trauma and alcohol withdrawal
• Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), respiratory illnesses including influenza and COVID-19

Staffing Ratios

• Registered Nurse (RN): Patient assignments range from 1:2 to 1:3 depending on acuity, with 3 patients often assigned. Assignments may include a combination of ICU and Medical/Telemetry patients
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): Available only during day shifts with a 1:10 ratio; no overnight CNA support

Licensure and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Required Clinical Skills

• Experience with stroke care and performing NIH stroke scale assessments
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Management of arterial lines and central venous pressure lines
• Proficiency with critical care drips, chest tubes, and peripheral IV insertions
• Administration of TNK (if not administered in the Emergency Department)
• Ventilator management (settings managed by respiratory therapists)
• Care of tracheostomies and nasogastric tube placement
• Management of drains and tubes including Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, and Foley catheters
• Operation of PCA pumps and wound care
• Ability to perform 12-lead EKGs, including STAT EKGs
• Medication drip management including titration of critical care and cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and intravenous fluids

Departmental Support

• House Supervisor available
• CNA support during day shifts only
• Charge nurse included in staffing
• Phlebotomy services available
• IV/VAT team available during day shifts
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
• Hospitalist coverage 24/7
• Intubation protocol: Hospitalist is first call; if unsuccessful, CRNA is called; Emergency Department is third line
• One intensivist physician rounds Monday through Friday around 6am; night shift RN provides report
• Urgent overnight situations managed by Virtual Critical Care (VCC)
• Bedside and central telemetry monitoring performed by RNs

Technology and Equipment

• Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication dispensing system: Omnicell
• Patient monitors: Phillips

Floating Requirements

• Floating within the local area to Medical/Telemetry (1:4 ratio), ICU, PCU (if open), Emergency Department holds (task RN or ICU/Med-Tele holds), and Behavioral Health unit (medication pass/charting only)
• Floating within the region as needed and within scope of practice
• Floating to multiple facilities within the region is required; candidates must agree to this
• Travel time between facilities during mid-shift floating will be compensated as paid time

Orientation

• New Employee Orientation (NEO)
• 2 to 3 days of departmental orientation

Scheduling Details

• Weekend rotation required at least every other weekend
• No on-call duties for travel nurses
• Travel nurses expected to work 75% of holidays
• Return to Office (RTO) requires manager approval
• Shift start time: clock-in between 18:38 and 18:45
• Schedule cycles every 6 weeks

Additional Information

• Scrub color: Navy only
• No T-shirts allowed under scrubs
• Undershirts must be white or navy
• No Crocs permitted
• Free parking available
• Unit culture emphasizes teamwork and open communication; openness to constructive feedback is essential

Shift Requirements

• 18 months to 2 years of ICU nursing experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS