Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Details

The Inpatient Hold – Critical Care unit includes up to 22 beds located within the Emergency Department, designed to accommodate admitted ICU, IMCU, or acute care patients awaiting placement on inpatient floors. This mixed acuity unit manages both ICU and acute care patients, and staffing ratios are determined by the level of patient acuity. The typical length of stay is less than 24 hours; however, during peak census periods, patients may remain for over 24 hours. This unit operates with a fast-paced environment where multiple patients can be assigned to beds simultaneously.

• Staffing Ratios: 1:1 to 1:3

Certifications Required

• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS

Work Schedule

• Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend
• Call Requirement: None
• Floating: As needed within the facility and scope of practice

Experience Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required; first-time travelers are accepted.

Clinical Screening

Candidates will undergo a clinical review to determine their fit for the position. If the clinical assessment is passed and meets the necessary guidelines, the candidate will be presented to the manager for final approval. Clinical screenings will be conducted on a case-by-case basis.

Time Off

Travelers may request a maximum of 7 days off during the contract duration.

Holiday Expectations

Travelers are expected to work the following major holidays if they fall within their assignment period:

• If one major holiday falls during the assignment, the traveler is expected to work.
• If two major holidays occur, both are to be worked.
• If three major holidays occur, the traveler is expected to work two of them.

Major holidays include:

• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving/Black Friday (counts as one holiday)
• Christmas Eve/Christmas Day (counts as one holiday)
• New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day

Compliance Requirements

Full compliance is required to ensure a timely start. If compliance is not met, the start date may be pushed back by 2 weeks due to the bi-weekly orientation schedule.

Additional Information

Local candidates are accepted at the same rate. The number of non-billable orientation hours is determined by the length of the contract (e.g., 8 hours for an 8-week assignment; 10 hours for a 10-week assignment).