ICU Registered Nurse
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ICU position requiring a MO or compact RN license and advanced critical care skills.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the ICU at a short-term acute care, Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma, teaching hospital
• Assignments offered for 13 or 26 weeks with either 36 or 48 hours per week
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2
• Patient population includes respiratory failure/ARDS, acute chest pain, arrhythmias, stroke, cardiac arrest, DKA, multi-organ failure, sepsis, pre- and post-op cardiac/thoracic/abdominal surgeries, medicine and neuro overflow, pre- and post-transplant, and end-of-life/organ donation cases
• Work schedule is day shift (4x12 hours, 7:00 to 19:30) with every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within ICU service line and possibly to affiliate hospitals
• Uses Epic EMR system; Epic experience required
• Specialized equipment includes IV pumps/titration, CRRT/dialysis, ventilators/BIPAP, hemodynamic/invasive monitors, defibrillator/crash cart
• Duties include caring for a diverse and high-acuity patient population including those requiring advanced life support and multi-organ system care
• Team support provided in a large teaching hospital environment
• Navy scrubs required
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage are required per unit policy
• No more than 7 days of requested time off (RTO) allowed per 13-week contract; no RTO during the first week of assignment
• Permanent employees must wait at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers may remain for up to 18 months; a 3-month break is required after 18 months of continuous assignment
• Fit testing required; proper facial hair for mask fit will be enforced
• Pre-employment modules must be completed prior to start
• Parking passes are available through hospital security

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required; license must be in hand by start date
• Minimum of 2 years of recent ICU experience
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale
• Must have experience with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, 12 lead EKGs, management of multisystem organ dysfunction, CVP and Swan Ganz monitoring, management of acute/chronic renal failure, arterial line and blood product administration, central and PICC line care
• Skills required in ventilator management, BiPAP, ABG interpretation, IV sedation, cardiac and vasoactive drip titration, stroke management, respiratory failure care, wound management, and infection prevention
• Experience with Epic charting system is required
• No first-time travelers will be considered
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility

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