ICU Registered Nurse (RN)
Shift Details
This position requires night shifts, with a schedule of 3x12 hours from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. There may be options for 4x12 shifts; please inquire for more details.
Time Off Restrictions
- Automatic approval for 14 days or less of request time off (RTO).
- Mandatory work during alternating summer and winter holidays with no RTO approved for these times.
- No RTO allowed on critical days such as Easter, Mother's Day, and Father's Day.
Weekend Requirement
Every other weekend is required.
Floating Requirements
Travelers will be required to float to Intermediate Medical Care (IMC) and other critical care areas as necessary, depending on facility needs.
Local Candidates
This position is open to local candidates.
Licensure Requirement
A Maryland RN license or a compact RN license is required at the time of submission.
Patient Ratios
- The ICU patient ratio is 1:2.
- When floating to IMC, the patient ratio may be 1:4.
- If an ICU patient is downgraded and awaiting a bed, the ICU ratio may be 1:3.
Experience Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years of critical care experience is required.
- Experience in a Level II trauma environment is required; Level I trauma experience is preferred.
- Neuro ICU and Surgical ICU experience are required.
- Experience in dysrhythmia interpretation and management.
- Experience managing multisystem organ dysfunction/failure and cardiac/vasoactive drip titration is required.
Certifications Required
- ACLS, BLS, and NIH certifications are mandatory.
- ATCAR or equivalent trauma education is required.
- Candidates may complete a Maryland-approved trauma course to meet the trauma education requirement.
- An advanced EKG assessment is required, and results must be sent by the agency prior to proceeding with the contract.
Unit Information
This is a 29-bed, non-aggregated ICU with an average daily census of approximately 26 patients. The unit specializes in the care and management of high-risk neuro and trauma interventions, treating adults and geriatric patients.
Special Equipment Experience
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- External Ventricular Drain (EVD)
- Arctic Sun/Cooling blanket management
Charting System
The charting system utilized is Cerner.
Scrub Color
The designated scrub color for the unit is navy blue.