Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Insurance from day 1

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC is seeking a Nights RN for an ICU position in North Carolina. The ideal candidate has 18–24 months ICU experience, an active NC or Compact RN license, and NIHSS certification. BLS and ACLS are required.

Shifts are 12 hours (1900–0700) with a 36-hour work week, weekend rotation, and a focus on high-acuity care in a non-teaching hospital setting. Epic EMR and ICU-specific monitoring are used daily.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) currently in hand.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• NIHSS certification.
• 18–24 months ICU RN experience required.
• Minimum 12 months of core work in unit specialty area.
• Stroke experience and NIH assessments required.
• TNK administration experience preferred if not given in ED.

Responsibilities

• Care for ICU patients in a 10-bed ICU with surge capability.
• Maintain RN coverage with 1:2–3 nurse-to-patient ratio, acuity dependent.
• Float within Stanly to Med/Tele, ICU, PCU and other units as needed.
• Operate EPIC EMR, Alaris pumps, Omnicell, and Phillips monitors.
• Provide direct high-acuity patient care and participate in team rounds.
• Adhere to holiday coverage requirements and orientation programs.

Skills

ICU nursing

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Arterial line management

CVP management

Critical care drips

12-lead EKG

NIHSS certification

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Nights RN for an ICU position requiring 18-24 months of ICU experience, NC or compact RN licensure, and NIHSS certification.

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• 18 months to 2 years of ICU RN experience required
• Minimum 12 months of core work experience in unit specialty area, with most recent experience within the last year
• Stroke experience and NIH assessments required
• Skills required include cardiac rhythm interpretation, arterial line and CVP management, critical care drip management, chest tube care, PIV starts, vent management support, trach care, NGT placement, drain/tube management, PCA pumps, wound care, and 12-lead EKG completion
• Experience with medication gtt management including critical care gtts, cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IVF
• TNK administration experience preferred if not given in ED
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Responsibilities

• Medical Intensive Care Unit with 10 ICU beds and 4 PCU beds (PCU used only in surge capacity)
• Average daily census of 7.3 patients
• RN to patient ratio of 1:2-3, acuity dependent, often including a mix of ICU and Med/Tele patients
• CNA support available only on dayshift at 1:10 ratio
• Common diagnoses include sepsis, COPD, CHF, chest pain, MI, NSTEMI, stroke, TIA, new onset cardiac arrhythmia, uncontrolled DM/DKA, minor trauma, ETOH withdrawal, ARDS, and respiratory illnesses
• 12-hour night shifts (1900-0700), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required, at minimum every other weekend
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required within Stanly to Med/Tele, ICU, PCU, ED holds, and Behavioral Health (med pass/charting only)
• Floating required to Region 1 facilities as needed, within scope of practice, including Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, LCH peds only)
• EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors used
• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity ICU setting within a non-trauma, non-teaching hospital
• Support structure includes House Supervisor, Charge Nurse, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, 24/7 Hospitalist coverage, and an Intensivist rounding Monday-Friday
• Hospitalist is first call for intubation, followed by CRNA, then ED as third line
• RNs are responsible for bedside and central tele monitoring for the unit
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and 2-3 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• RTO requires manager approval
• Schedule operates on a 6-week cycle
• Scrub color is navy with white or navy undershirts only; no t-shirts or Crocs allowed
• Unit culture is teamwork oriented with an emphasis on open communication and constructive feedback
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for the position
• Returning travelers must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs