ICU Travel Nurse
Klamath Falls, OR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position requiring vent and pressor management skills and an active OR RN license.

Responsibilities

• Position is based in an acute care ICU setting
• Primary patient population includes general medical/surgical critical care cases such as STEMI, pneumonia, COVID, DKA, stroke, overdose, and alcohol-related cases
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2, with occasional 1:1 and may increase to 3-5:1 for overflow PCU and med/surg patients
• ICU nurses may be assigned overflow patients and are required to float to the PCU unit
• 12-hour night shifts with variable scheduling, including a 24/48 schedule
• Weekend and holiday shifts are required
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Uses Epic EMR for charting
• Central Monitoring Unit is staffed with monitor techs 24/7; RNs read and verify strip measurements
• Frequent use of V60s, BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula equipment
• Core responsibilities include managing critical care patients, ventilators, and titratable drips
• Charge nurse takes patients and provides guidance as needed
• Hospitalists are in house 24/7; intensivists are available by page
• Respiratory therapists are present in the ICU 24/7
• 1-2 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided depending on prior experience
• First-time travelers are welcome with sufficient ICU experience
• No specific scrub color required, but attire must be clean and professional
• Housing options are limited for travelers with pets; special arrangements should be made in advance

Requirements

• Active OR RN license required
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required, with 2.5-3 years strongly preferred
• Proficiency with ventilator and pressor management required
• Experience with titrating drips such as Precedex, insulin, epinephrine, norepinephrine, and propofol required
• Preferred experience with Impella and intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP)
• Ability to float to PCU and manage overflow med/surg patients as needed

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