Registered Nurse (RN) – Whole House Float ICU/PCU/MS

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Whole House Float team, providing care across the ICU, PCU, and Medical-Surgical (MS) units. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working in all three specialties and should have experience managing patient ratios of at least 1:5.

Scheduling Details

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Details: 3×12-hour shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• Charting: Experience with EPIC required
• Floating: Staffing needs reviewed every 4 hours, with potential to float 2-3 times per shift
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (EOW) or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week scheduling block
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday during the 13-week contract
• First-Time Travelers: Welcome
• Local Candidates: Accepted, adhering to radius rule criteria
• Requests for Time Off (RTO): All requests must be included at the time of submission
• Call-Off Policy: Facility may call off one shift per 2 weeks

Required License & Certifications

• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Pending License Accepted: Yes (with specific conditions)

Required Clinical Skills

• Proficient in IV therapy, phlebotomy, PICC line management, central line care, arterial line management, and blood product administration
• Experience in tracheostomy management and non-invasive airway support including nasal cannula, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilator management
• Skilled in managing chest tubes (Emerson/PleurEvac) and cardiac monitoring
• Experienced with continuous IV sedation protocols and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Minimum of 2 years ICU experience from a large Level 1 or Level 2 facility

Unit Details

• ICU average ratio: 2:1
• PCU average ratio: 5:1
• MS average ratio: 6:1 (may flex up to 7:1)

About the Facility

The facility is a 703-bed acute care teaching hospital and the flagship location of a regional health system. It is designated as the only Level I Trauma Center in the region, specializing in both adult and pediatric care. The healthcare provider is recognized for nursing excellence and features advanced specialty care and a dedicated children’s hospital.