Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with critical care and IABP/Impella experience for a Level II trauma hospital, requiring prior travel experience and a compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 32-bed Critical Care unit spanning two 13-bed units plus 6 overflow beds across 2 floors, run as one unit
• Patient population includes 2-4 CV surgery cases daily (CABG, valve, TAVR, ECMO), trauma, neurosurgical and complex spinal surgery, and general medical patients
• Traditional staffing ratio of 2:1, with 1:1 ratios for post-TPA, CRRT, IABP, Impella, and immediate post open heart recovery patients
• Team nursing model may be used during surge, with 3 nurses caring for up to 6 patients
• Uses EPIC EMR, Plum IV pumps, and Philips monitors
• Variable 12-hour day or night shifts, not rotating within the same week
• Required to float to IMC/PCU with 1:4 ratios, caring for post heart catheterization patients with arterial lines, chest tubes, and epicardial pacers
• No on-call requirements
• Weekends and holidays required as needed

Requirements

• Active RN license (Idaho or compact) required prior to start, application pending accepted for submission
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS
• Minimum 3 years of patient-facing RN experience required
• Minimum 1 year of ICU RN experience required
• Trauma/Neuro ICU experience preferred
• IABP and Impella experience within the past year required
• Level II Trauma facility experience preferred
• Previous travel experience required
• ADN or diploma required, BSN or higher preferred
• EPIC experience required
• Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment

Additional Information

• Responsible for evaluating, planning, implementing, and documenting nursing care for Critical Care patients
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures and administer medications within scope of practice
• Promote patient independence through patient and family education on conditions, medications, and self-care
• Unit cares for 350+ open heart surgeries per year
• Cardiac and neuro specialist nurses are required to also care for general patients
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Orientation includes general hospital orientation (approximately 8 hours) followed by two 12-hour shifts with a preceptor
• Time off requests cannot be approved outside of the initial contract or extensions
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted