Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a System Float Pool position at a Level 3 Trauma Center, requiring 2 years of ICU experience and floating throughout the hospital.

Details

• System Float Pool position at a 123-bed Level 3 Trauma Center in Spokane Valley, WA
• Floats between MedSurg, Acute Respiratory, ED/MS Overflow, PCU, and ICU units within scope of practice
• MedSurg unit cares for medical patients (COPD, CHF, sepsis, AKI/CKD, DVT, PE, cellulitis, pancreatitis, ETOH) and surgical/ortho patients (total joints, GI, GU, GYN, podiatry, ENT)
• Acute Respiratory Floor cares for COPD, pneumonia, CHF, and other respiratory patients using high flow and BiPap
• PCU cares for Afib RVR, q4h checks, and medical/surgical progressive care patients, no cath lab, major cardiac surgery, neuro surgery, or trauma patients
• ICU cares for vent-dependent, sepsis, and respiratory failure patients; no neuro or cardiac intervention patients
• Patient ratios: MedSurg 1:5, PCU 1:3 with no CNA support, ICU 1:2-3 depending on acuity with no CNA support
• Uses EPIC EMR, ICU Plum Medical IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing
• 12-hour night shifts (1900-0730 and 0700-1930) with mandatory breaks and 30-minute meals
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Schedule cycle is every 6 weeks with 2-week advance schedule release

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, TNCC, NIHSS, and Traveler Telemetry Competency Exam
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Skills required include vent management, airway management, high flow O2, chest tube care, peripheral IV starts/maintenance, wound care, wound vacs, drain management (JP, hemovacs), nephrostomy tube care, pain management, PCA, central line management, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Experience with critical drips including Heparin, amiodarone, Cardizem, nitro, and pressors required
• Must pass cardiac rhythm interpretation exam prior to start

Additional Information

• Unit support includes 24/7 RT, in-house hospitalist, daytime intensivist with tele ICU camera access, charge RN resource support, OT/PT/SLP during days, rapid response/code team, and centralized tele monitoring
• Charge RN experience welcomed but not required
• Orientation includes NEO and 2 shifts on the unit
• Shift safety huddle held at the start of every shift
• Scrubs must be any solid professional color with no graphics, logos, or designs
• Free parking provided
• One holiday coverage required per contract
• Up to 7 days of RTO permitted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply