About this opportunity
American Traveler, LLC. lists this Travel RN - ICU opportunity in stayton, Oregon. 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 prior ICU experience and drip titration skills.
Requirements
Active RN license (Standard or Compact) currently in hand
Current certifications: BLS and ACLS; TNCC and PALS preferred
Minimum 2 years of experience required
Prior ICU experience required
Comfortable titrating multiple drip medications
Ability to interpret telemetry strips
Responsibilities
Work in a 4-bed ICU within a small 40-bed community hospital (Trauma Level 4)
Patient ratio of 1:2 in the ICU
Common diagnoses include DKA, septic shock, ETOH withdrawal, hypoxemia, acute respiratory distress, and COVID
Required to titrate drips such as propofol, levophed, dobutamine, precedex, fentanyl, insulin, esmolol, versed, and ketamine
EPIC EMR used for charting
Night shift schedule, 12-hour shifts from 7pm-7:30am, 36 hours per week
Scheduled in 2-week blocks with nights typically grouped 3-4 shifts in a row
Every other weekend required
No on-call or standby requirements
Floating may be required to IMCU or MS units, or to the ED if prior ED experience is held
Charge nurse oversees MS, IMCU, and ICU units, which are all located on the same floor
Nurse aides shared with MS unit
Hospitalist coverage in-house 24/7; Intensivist in-house M-F 8-5, telemedicine coverage via OHSU after hours and weekends
Respiratory Therapy available in-house 24/7
Monitor techs available using Mindray telemetry equipment
Provide direct patient care in a small community hospital ICU with limited resources, requiring adaptability and willingness to help other units as needed
Unit orientation includes 1-2 shifts with a preceptor
Any color scrubs permitted, but must be clean and professional
No visible face tattoos during shift and natural hair colors required
May be asked to join holiday rotation if a holiday falls on a regularly scheduled shift
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
Generous Housing Allowance
Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
Traveler Rewards and Discounts
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Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.