ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Minimum Experience

A minimum of 2 years of experience is required; first-time travelers are welcome to apply.

Certifications Required

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

General Skills and Work Setting Requirements

The following diagnoses are commonly managed in this setting:

• ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome)
• Sepsis
• Stroke
• STEMI (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction)
• DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)
• Post-operative complications
• Cardiogenic shock
• GI Bleed
• COPD exacerbation
• Encephalopathy
• Liver failure
• Drug overdose
• End-stage renal disease (ESRD) on Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)

Note that block scheduling is not guaranteed and travel pairs are not permitted, even if assigned to different units.

Patient Ratio and Census

The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2-3, with the potential for a third patient. The unit consists of 24 rooms, maintaining an average daily census of 19 patients.

Patient Population

The unit primarily serves adult to geriatric patients.

Unit Systems

The following systems are utilized within the unit:

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

Uniform Requirements

Scrubs must be navy blue.

Time Off and Scheduling

• Requested time off (RTO) is limited to a maximum of 7 days per contract.
• Every other weekend availability is expected unless stated otherwise.
• Travelers are required to work one major holiday if it falls during their assignment. For two major holidays, both are to be worked, and for three major holidays, two must be worked.

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 all requirements is necessary to start on time. Non-compliance may delay the start date by two weeks due to the bi-weekly orientation schedule.

Clinical Screening

Candidates will undergo a clinical review to determine fit for the role. If approved, candidates will be forwarded to the management team for final decision-making. Clinical screenings will be conducted on a case-by-case basis.

Locals Accepted

Local candidates are welcome and will receive the same rate of compensation as travelers.

Orientation Hours

The number of non-billable orientation hours will be determined by the length of the contract, with 8 hours for an 8-week assignment and 19 hours for a 19-week assignment.