ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Minimum Experience

Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a relevant nursing role. First-time travelers are also encouraged to apply.

Certifications Required

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

General Skills and Work Setting Requirements

Candidates should be proficient in the management of general diagnoses including:

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

Note that block scheduling is not guaranteed and there are no travel pairs allowed, even if a nurse is working in another unit.

Ratio / Census

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

Patient Population

The unit primarily serves adult to geriatric patients.

Unit Systems

Familiarity with the following systems is required:

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

Scrub Color

Uniform scrubs should be navy blue.

Time Off (RTO)

Requests for time off can be a maximum of 7 days per contract.

Weekend Requirements

Nurses are expected to work every other weekend unless otherwise specified.

Floating Policy

Floating may occur within the facility as needed and is subject to the scope of practice of the nurse.

Holiday Requirements

If a major holiday falls within the assignment period, the nurse is expected to work that holiday. For multiple holidays, specific expectations are as follows:

• One major holiday: Work required
• Two major holidays: Work required for both
• Three major holidays: Work required for two of the three holidays

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 certification requirements is necessary for timely start. Non-compliance may result in a delay of up to 2 weeks due to the bi-weekly orientation schedule.

Clinical Screening

Candidates will undergo a clinical review to determine their fit for the role. Successful candidates will then be forwarded to the hiring manager for final selection. Clinical screenings are conducted on a case-by-case basis.

Local Candidates

Local candidates are accepted and will receive the same rate as traveling nurses.

Orientation Requirements

The number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours is determined by contract length (e.g., 8 hours for an 8-week assignment; 19 hours for a 19-week assignment).