Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Insurance from day 1

401(k) plan

Weekly pay

Free CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for Medical ICU in Georgia. Must have GA license, BLS/ACLS/NIHSS, and at least 2 years ICU experience. CCRN preferred. Responsibilities include care for critically ill patients, invasive monitoring, and unit-wide collaboration within a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital.

The unit is 14 beds with 1:1-2 nurse-to-patient ratios, night shifts, and weekend rotations. Epic EMR and various bedside equipment are used.

Qualifications

• Active GA or compact RN license required.
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of ICU RN experience.
• 12 months of core experience in the specialty unit, most recent within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Care for ICU patients in a 14-bed unit within a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital.
• Manage hemodynamically unstable patients requiring invasive monitoring.
• RN to patient ratio of 1:1-2 with CNA support.
• 12-hour night shifts (7P-7A), 36 hours per week; weekend rotation on a 6-week schedule.
• Floating to all adult ICU units including PCU.

Skills

ICU experience

ACLS

NIHSS

BLS

Vasoactive meds management

Invasive lines

Epic EMR

Education

GA RN license

CCRN preferred

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical ICU position requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and NIHSS, BLS, and ACLS certifications.

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certification required
• CCRN certification preferred but not required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU RN experience required
• Minimum 12 months of core experience in the specialty unit, with most recent experience within the last year
• Skilled in trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, glucommander, insulin and heparin drips, and titratable drips for HR and BP
• Experience managing vasoactive medications and invasive lines including arterial lines, central venous lines, and ICP monitoring
• Experience assisting with bedside procedures such as chest tube placement, tracheostomy, and PEG tube placement
• Experience managing ventilator-dependent patients
• Epic EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB 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 within a 637-bed Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital with Chest Pain and Stroke Center designations
• 14-bed unit with a census of 14
• Cares for medical ICU patients with respiratory failure, renal failure, sepsis, GI bleed, DKA, stroke, ARDS, overdoses, and chronic vent/trach patients
• Manages hemodynamically unstable patients requiring invasive monitoring and close observation
• RN to patient ratio of 1:1-2, occasionally 1:3
• CNA support of 1-2 per shift
• 12-hour night shifts (7P-7A), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation of 6 shifts on a 6-week schedule
• Floating required to all adult ICU units in-house, including PCU
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Utilizes TABLO, Belmont Rapid Infuser, PCA pain management, and cooling/heating devices
• Works within a collaborative unit supported by CNAs, unit secretaries, resource/discharge nurses, 24/7 RT, hospitalists, and intensivists
• Unit culture is described as busy but team-oriented
• 1-day facility orientation with educational modules, plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Navy scrub color required for RNs
• Free and paid parking options available on campus
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position
• No radius rule for GA facilities; local candidates receive the same rate as travelers

Benefits

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