About this opportunity
American Traveler, LLC. lists this Travel RN - ICU opportunity in lexington, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and NC or compact RN licensure.
Requirements
Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
Minimum 12 months of core experience in unit specialty within the last year
Skilled in arterial line management, vasoactive medication titration, ventilator management and weaning, and chest tube management
Experience with EPIC EMR preferred
Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
Responsibilities
16-bed ICU within a 96-bed teaching hospital that is a primary stroke center
Average daily census of 10 patients with MICU-type diagnoses including ARDS, sepsis, COPD, DKA, and stroke
RN to patient ratio of 2:1 for ICU patients and 3:1 for IMC patients
CNA support typically 1, sometimes 2 per shift
12-hour night shift schedule ) at 36 hours per week
Every other weekend (EOW) rotation required
No on-call or call-back requirements
Floating required to Med Surg (4:1 ratio) or ED as a resource without direct assignment
EPIC EMR used
Provide critical care nursing support including strong critical thinking skills in a fast-paced ICU environment
Work alongside a unit culture with many eager new grad nurses on nights who benefit from experienced mentorship
24/7 support available from RT, hospitalists, and intensivists
Charge nurse, resource nurse, and phlebotomy support available on the unit
Unit-specific equipment includes Bair Hugger, Verathon Bladder Scanner, and Blanketrol machine
Orientation includes facility-wide NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
Royal blue scrubs required
Free parking provided
Travelers will work approximately 75% of holidays
First-time travelers considered with strong ICU experience
Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
Previous employees must have been 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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Worksite address
lexington, NC, 27292, US
Who can apply
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