ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse to join our dynamic healthcare team. This role is essential in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to our adult and geriatric patient population in a fast-paced environment. The ICU RN will be responsible for managing critically ill patients and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Minimum Experience

• 2 years of nursing experience in an ICU setting preferred; first-time travelers are welcome to apply.

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification prior to start date

General Skills and Work Setting Requirements

General diagnoses treated in the unit include but are not limited to:

• ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome)
• Sepsis
• Stroke
• STEMI (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction)
• DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)
• Post-operative complications
• Cardiogenic shock
• GIB (Gastrointestinal Bleeding)
• COPD exacerbation
• Encephalopathy
• Liver failure
• Drug overdose
• ESRD (End-Stage Renal Disease) on CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)

Candidate must be prepared for a non-guaranteed block schedule, floating within the facility as needed, and may be expected to care for a third patient in certain situations.

Patient Population

This position involves caring for a diverse patient demographic, including adults and geriatrics.

Unit Systems

• Pyxis
• Epic
• SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation)

Uniform Requirements

Scrub color: Navy Blue

Scheduling & Attendance Requirements

• Maximum of 7 days RTO (Requested Time Off) per contract.
• Every other weekend commitment required unless stated otherwise.
• Holidays: Expected to work one major holiday if it falls within the assignment period. For two major holidays, attendance is required for both; for three major holidays, attendance is required for two.

Major holidays include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day.

Compliance Requirements

Full compliance with required certifications is necessary to start on time. Delays due to non-compliance may result in a reassignment of orientation dates.

Clinical Screening Process

All candidates will undergo a clinical screening to assess fit for the position. Successful candidates will then proceed to a final review with the hiring manager. Clinical screens are conducted on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Information

• Local candidates are welcomed and will be offered the same rate.
• The number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours will be determined based on contract length.