Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg ICU position requiring 2 years of recent ICU experience and NE or compact RN licensure at a Level 1 trauma center.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg ICU unit with 34 beds at a primary tertiary hospital
• Nurse:patient ratios are 1:1-2 in ICU, 1:4-5 in PCU, and 1:5-6 in Med/Surg
• Cares for adults and pediatric patients over 15 years old with diagnoses including neuro surgery, respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, general surgery, psych/OD, GI bleeds, and cancer surgeries
• Utilizes CVPs, A-lines, Swans, EV-1000, ICP monitoring, Zoll Thermoguard for hypothermia protocol, and Bell Mont rapid transfuser
• RNs required to titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• Charge nurse present each shift and responds to RRTs and Codes
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available at 1:18 ratio
• RNs manage respiratory equipment from nasal cannula to vents, troubleshooting as needed
• No dedicated tele/monitor techs; RNs must read and interpret Draeger centralized telemetry monitoring
• 12-hour night shifts from 1830-0630
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday requirement of 2 out of 3 major holidays, or every other, based on unit needs
• Floating required to all inpatient units, excluding Maternity/NICU
• EPIC EMR used
• 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided

Requirements

• Active RN license (NE state or Compact/NLC) required at time of consideration
• Active BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• Acute care, Level 1 trauma center experience
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Artificial nails prohibited in all patient care areas

Additional Information

• Fast-paced unit with patient volume fluctuations due to tertiary hospital status
• Collaborative team environment working with attendings, fellows, and residents to coordinate patient care
• Successful candidates demonstrate strong critical thinking, a positive attitude, and willingness to help others
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Pass/fail skills exam administered during orientation with required minimum score of 90%
• Candidates must not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Up to 7 days of RTO must be requested upfront per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved