Travel Medical/Surgical ICU RN
Prescott, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift ICU position requiring at least 2 years of critical care experience and strong EKG skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care ICU setting with adult medical-surgical, cardio, and neuro patient populations
• Unit includes 12-bed CVICU, 8-bed COVID ICU, 8-bed MS ICU, and a 16-bed PCU
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1-2 in ICU based on acuity and staffing, and 1:3-4 in the PCU
• Care for a wide variety of high-acuity cases including COVID, post-surgical, ARF, DKA, EVD, CRRT, cardiac procedures and devices such as Impella, TAVR, STEMI, VAD, IABP, and more
• Required to titrate all critical care drips including pressors, paralytics, sedatives, anti-arrhythmics, and anticoagulants
• Uses Cerner EMR and Nihon Khoden telemetry monitors; RNs read their own strips
• Night shifts are primarily 12 hours, with schedules made 4 weeks in advance
• Four weekend night shifts per pay period are required
• Floats within critical care service line, including PCU and MST units as needed
• May be placed on call for low census approximately once every 6 weeks, but not routinely
• No nurse aides on unit; staff supported by 24/7 intensivists and house supervisor
• RNs are responsible for full-spectrum ICU care, including interpretation of ABGs and management of complex critical care cases
• Team support includes 24/7 intensivists, house supervisor, and buddy/mentor shifts during orientation
• Training includes 8 hours of hospital orientation and up to two 12-hour mentored shifts
• First to float among travelers and core staff
• Professional scrub attire required—any color accepted except camo; transitioning to navy color in October
• Must work at least one winter holiday and the eve of another
• Standard sterile technique and safety testing completed during orientation
• Candidates must provide a driver's license for address verification
• Two professional references required for consideration: one supervisor from the past 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the past three years

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to contract signing (minimum 80% score within two attempts)
• Strong EKG interpretation skills required
• Experience with titrating critical care drips, ventilator weaning and troubleshooting, and advanced cardiac device management preferred
• Ability to monitor and interpret telemetry independently
• Cannot have been employed (full time, part time, or PRN) at any facility affiliated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity within the past year
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

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