About this opportunity
American Traveler, LLC. lists this Travel RN - ICU opportunity in spokane valley, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job 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.
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
Responsibilities
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 and ) 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
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
Benefits
High Pay and Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
401(k) Plan
Weekly Payroll Deposit
Free Online CEUs
Job ID: P-
Open Positions: 1
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Worksite address
spokane valley, WA, 99206, US
Who can apply
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