Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler

Iron Mountain (MI)

On-site

USD 98,000 - 109,000

Full time

45 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an ICU RN for a 13-week acute care assignment in Michigan. The role features 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights, 36 hours per week, and a fast-paced unit in a Trauma Level 4 hospital.

You will work in a 5-bed ICU with IMC beds nearby, handle vent management, titrate drips, and coordinate with in-house hospitalists and telemedicine. Requirements include 2+ years ICU experience, active MI RN license, BLS and ACLS; you must be comfortable floating to Med/Surg

Qualifications

Active MI RN license required.
Minimum 2 years ICU experience.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required.
Must be comfortable floating to Med/Surg Telemetry.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced ICU setting.
Titrate drips and manage vent settings.
Collaborate with ICU team and Telemedicine staff.

Skills

ICU experience

MI RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Let American Traveler be your trusted companion on your traveler journey!

American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and an active MI RN license.

Assignment Overview

Posted 2+ weeks ago

Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs

Hours: 36 hrs/wk

Start Date: ASAP

Length: 13 weeks

Openings: 1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Details

Work in a 5-bed ICU with 2 IMC beds in the hallway within an acute care Trauma Level 4 hospital setting
Nurse to patient ratios of 2:1 in ICU and 3:1 in IMC depending on acuity
Common diagnoses include respiratory failure, septic shock, detox, DKA, A-fib, and arrhythmias requiring pacing with a strong focus on vent management
No pulmonology, dialysis, or cardiac surgery patients on this unit
RNs are required to titrate drips including Levophed, propofol, cardizem, esmolol, and insulin
Charge nurse takes a full patient assignment
No nurse aides on this unit
Hospitalist or intensivist in-house until 6pm daily, with ICU Tele Physician coverage overnight
Respiratory Therapy is available 24/7 but not housed in the ICU; RNs must be comfortable troubleshooting vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and heated high flow equipment
Tele/monitor techs on-site from 0700-1900 daily; RNs verify their own strips and are trained to monitor Med/Surg strips as well
Uses Cerner EMR, which is transitioning to Epic
Shift schedule is 12-hour shifts rotating days and nights (0700-1900 and 1900-0700)
Weekend rotation required including every other weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Holiday coverage required for 2 of 3 major holidays
On-call/standby opportunities may be required
Floating to Med/Surg required, with potential ratios of 1:3-6

Requirements

Active MI RN license required
Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required
Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
Must be comfortable floating to Med/Surg Telemetry
Critical Access or Trauma Level 3/4 experience preferred, or experience in a rural hospital setting
Comfortable working with limited onsite resources (no dedicated IV team, RT covers entire hospital)
Cerner EMR experience preferred as facility transitions to Epic

Additional Information

Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced ICU setting with vent management as a core skill
Assist with troubleshooting respiratory equipment including vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and heated high flow devices
Verify own telemetry strips and monitor Med/Surg unit strips as needed, with training provided
Unit and department-specific orientation includes an 8-hour computer education day, a 12-hour shadow shift, and independent work by day three
Self-scheduling is accommodated when possible, though shift blocking cannot be guaranteed
Dress code requires solid, professional-colored scrubs with no specific color requirement
All clinicians must clock in and out at the facility
Candidates who previously worked for the facility as permanent staff must have an end date at least 6 months prior to consideration

Pay

Overview

$2,398/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks) $31,174

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks) $124,696

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages $1,152/wk

Regular Hours $32.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,152

Weekly Stipends $1,246/wk

Lodging $110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals $68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,398/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,158 - $2,398. The $2,398 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Benefits