About this opportunity
American Traveler, LLC. lists this Travel RN - ICU opportunity in albemarle, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is hiring a Nights RN for an ICU position requiring 18-24 months of ICU experience, NC or compact RN licensure, and NIHSS certification.
Requirements
Active RN license (NC or Compact) currently in hand
Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
18 months to 2 years of ICU RN experience required
Minimum 12 months of core work experience in unit specialty area, with most recent experience within the last year
Stroke experience and NIH assessments required
Skills required include cardiac rhythm interpretation, arterial line and CVP management, critical care drip management, chest tube care, PIV starts, vent management support, trach care, NGT placement, drain/tube management, PCA pumps, wound care, and 12-lead EKG completion
Experience with medication gtt management including critical care gtts, cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IVF
TNK administration experience preferred if not given in ED
Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth 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 with 10 ICU beds and 4 PCU beds (PCU used only in surge capacity)
Average daily census of 7.3 patients
RN to patient ratio of 1:2-3, acuity dependent, often including a mix of ICU and Med/Tele patients
CNA support available only on dayshift at 1:10 ratio
Common diagnoses include sepsis, COPD, CHF, chest pain, MI, NSTEMI, stroke, TIA, new onset cardiac arrhythmia, uncontrolled DM/DKA, minor trauma, ETOH withdrawal, ARDS, and respiratory illnesses
12-hour night shifts ), 36 hours per week
Weekend rotation required, at minimum every other weekend
No on-call or call-back requirements
Floating required within Stanly to Med/Tele, ICU, PCU, ED holds, and Behavioral Health (med pass/charting only)
Floating required to Region 1 facilities as needed, within scope of practice, including Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, LCH peds only)
EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors used
Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity ICU setting within a non-trauma, non-teaching hospital
Support structure includes House Supervisor, Charge Nurse, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, 24/7 Hospitalist coverage, and an Intensivist rounding Monday-Friday
Hospitalist is first call for intubation, followed by CRNA, then ED as third line
RNs are responsible for bedside and central tele monitoring for the unit
Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and 2-3 days of departmental orientation
Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
RTO requires manager approval
Schedule operates on a 6-week cycle
Scrub color is navy with white or navy undershirts only; no t-shirts or Crocs allowed
Unit culture is teamwork oriented with an emphasis on open communication and constructive feedback
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for the position
Returning travelers must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position
Benefits
High Pay and Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
401(k) Plan
Weekly Payroll Deposit
Free Online CEUs
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Who can apply
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