ICU Registered Nurse
Fishers, IN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with strong PCU skills, an IN or compact license, and current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital ICU with required floating to PCU
• Night shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts, 19:00-07:00
• Care for critical care patients with conditions such as ARDS, COPD, STEMI, NSTEMI, DKA, AKI, UTI, and acute shock
• Patient ratios may be higher and nurses must be comfortable working with complex cases
• Use Cerner EMR system
• All travelers float within the hospital or occasionally to nearby affiliate hospitals
• No local candidates accepted for ICU positions
• Responsibilities include advanced monitoring, critical patient interventions, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions
• Must be able to assist with invasive procedures such as chest tube insertion and sheath removal
• Required to provide care for ventilated patients and perform arterial blood gas interpretation
• Must work at least 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Free parking is available onsite
• Red tops and black bottoms are the required scrub colors
• Returning travelers who were previous permanent or PRN employees must be away for at least 12 months
• RTO policy allows up to 5 days of time off to be auto-approved
• Not accepting first-time travelers for this unit

Requirements

• Active IN or compact RN license required; pending license accepted if willing to obtain appropriate state licensure before start
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required (AHA and RQI accepted)
• Minimum of 18 months to 2 years ICU or strong PCU experience required
• Must have graduated from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Must be proficient with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, 12-lead EKG, central and arterial lines, ventilator management, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with Cerner charting required
• Must be able to perform advanced ICU procedures including post-cardiac surgery care, cardiac cath care, sheath removal, advanced IV protocols, and care of surgical wounds with drains or wound vac

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