ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Join our dynamic nursing team as an ICU Registered Nurse, where you will provide critical care to a diverse patient population, ranging from adults to geriatrics. This position requires strong clinical skills, a commitment to high-quality patient care, and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Experience

• At least 2 years of experience is required; first-time travelers are also accepted.

Certifications Required

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

General Skills and Work Setting Requirements

The following are some general diagnoses that you will encounter:

• 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)

Please note that block scheduling is not guaranteed, and travel pairs are not permitted, regardless of unit assignments.

Patient Care Ratio and Census

The nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:2-3, and you should be prepared to manage up to 3 patients at times. The unit has 24 rooms with an average daily census of 19 patients.

Unit Systems and Procedures

• Utilize Pyxis for medication management
• Electronic health records maintained through Epic
• Adopt SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) for communication

Dress Code

Scrub color: Navy Blue

Time Off (RTO) and Work Schedule

• Maximum of 7 days RTO allowed per contract.
• Work is expected every other weekend unless stated otherwise.

Floating Requirements

Travelers may be required to float within the facility as needed, in accordance with their scope of practice.

Holiday Work Expectations

Travelers are expected to work the following major holidays:

• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving/Black Friday
• Christmas Eve/Christmas Day
• New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day

If assigned for one major holiday within the contract period, you will be expected to work it. If two major holidays occur during your assignment, you will work both holidays; if three major holidays fall within your timeframe, you will work two of those.

Clinical Screening

All candidates will undergo a clinical screening to evaluate their fit for the role. If successfully passing the clinical review and adhering to guidelines, candidates will proceed to final evaluation by management. Clinical screenings are conducted on a case-by-case basis.

Locals Accepted

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

Orientation and Training

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