Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Fairfax, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a combined ICU and PCU/Tele position requiring 2 years of recent experience, prior travel experience, and VA or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in both ICU and PCU/Telemetry units in a hospital setting
• Equal split between ICU and PCU/Tele patient care responsibilities
• ICU has 12 beds with typical nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 and 3-4 for borders
• PCU/Tele unit has 36 beds (20 semi-private rooms) with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 for both days and nights
• Patient populations include CHF, stroke, sepsis, cardiac dysrhythmias, pneumonia, diabetes, respiratory issues, AKI, CKI, post bariatric surgery, tPA, overdose, and high flow oxygen cases
• RNs are expected to manage vents, drips (including vasopressors, sedation, and more), and stroke patients using NIHSS
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation is required in PCU/Tele
• Uses Servo ventilators; RT available but not always stationed in ICU
• Travelers are first to float and may take up to 4 patients per assignment
• 12-hour day shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• No on-call or major holiday coverage required
• Unit-specific orientation includes 2 to 3 shifts with a preceptor
• Navy blue scrubs required
• RNs provide comprehensive care for a diverse population with critical and progressive care needs
• Experience in charge and precepting roles is strongly preferred
• Charge RN is always present and typically does not have a patient assignment
• Team approach with free floating resource nurse support per shift
• Holiday coverage is not required for this position
• New travel nurses are not being considered; prior travel experience is mandatory

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS (both AHA), and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in both ICU and PCU/Tele required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms is required
• Demonstrated experience caring for stroke patients using NIHSS
• Ability to manage and titrate common ICU drips (vasopressors, antihypertensives, sedatives, etc.)
• Comfort with ventilators, high flow, BiPap, and related respiratory equipment

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