ICU Registered Nurse
Nampa, ID
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler seeks an experienced ICU RN for a night shift travel assignment requiring active ID or compact RN licensure and ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 10-bed ICU within an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes heart failure, respiratory failure, sepsis, vented patients, GI bleeds, strokes, post-codes, PNA, and post-surgical complications
• Nurse to patient ratio is typically 1:2
• RNs are required to titrate drips such as Propofol, Levophed, Dobutamine, vasopressin, Fentanyl, Epinephrine, and Diltiazem
• Use of vent, high flow, and BiPAP respiratory equipment
• RNs are responsible for reading cardiac strips without a telemetry tech, using Spacelabs monitoring equipment
• EMR system used is Epic
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a), every other weekend required, with possibility of additional weekend coverage as needed
• Block or grouped scheduling is possible but not guaranteed; no specific scheduling requests accepted
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Floating to telemetry and other ICU units (Meridian, Boise) is expected, maintaining appropriate patient ratios
• Daily duties include managing complex critically ill patients and titrating life-sustaining drips
• Charge nurse and administrative supervisor available 24/7; charge does not take patient assignments
• CNA present on each shift for patient support
• Hospitalist onsite 24/7; intensivist available via telehealth and respiratory therapy in-house at all times
• Scrubs may be any color as long as clean and professional
• Unit-specific orientation provided (1-2 shifts based on experience)
• Holiday coverage may be required per unit needs
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous permanent employees must have a minimum one-year separation before applying as a traveler
• Local candidates within a 50-mile radius are not eligible

Requirements

• Active ID or Compact RN license in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum of 1 year ICU RN experience required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Ability to titrate critical care drips and manage advanced respiratory support
• Drivers license required
• References required: one supervisor reference from the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor reference from the last 3 years, including dates and rehire eligibility
• Must provide permanent address to confirm residence outside the 50-mile facility radius

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts