ICU/MedSurg Telemetry/ED Holds Float RN
Glendale, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ICU Float position requiring at least 2 years of ICU experience and proficiency with both ICU and telemetry patients.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care ICU setting with frequent floating to MedSurg/Tele and ED Holds
• Patient ratios include 1:2 for ICU, 1:3 for MedSurg, and 1:4 for Tele, with a mixed acuity patient population
• Handle a variety of cases including vasoactive drips, ventilated patients, cardiac, neuro, sepsis, pulmonary, renal, and endocrine conditions
• Perform and assist with specialized critical care procedures such as bronchoscopy, central line insertion, intubation, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and more
• Uses Cerner for EMR documentation and Phillips equipment for telemetry monitoring
• 12-hour night shifts with four weekend shifts required every four weeks
• Holiday coverage required for three out of six main holidays
• Floating to other ICU or MedSurg/Tele units, including possible float to MICU at another campus
• Floor-specific orientation includes two shifts; team support from a charge nurse and one tech per shift
• Expected to be flexible and willing to float between different units based on census and acuity needs
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate strong teamwork, often as the only RN on the unit with support from a resource nurse and tech
• Must maintain a positive attitude and collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams
• SIMs Lab on day one is strict pass/fail and failure may result in immediate ineligibility
• Navy scrubs required
• Travelers must have natural hair color per unit policy
• Access to hospitalist and rapid response team support during the day and night
• First-time travelers are not explicitly excluded; strong general ICU experience is emphasized
• Must meet vaccination and testing requirements as specified by the facility

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses are not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; copies must be submitted
• Minimum of 2 years recent ICU experience as an RN
• Proficiency in caring for telemetry and MedSurg patients as well as ICU-level patients
• Must pass a Basic Dysrhythmia Exam before assignment; two attempts maximum
• Ability to interpret EKGs required
• Must successfully complete a pass/fail SIMs Lab on day one covering Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes
• Must provide a copy of driver's license for address verification; 50-mile radius rule applies
• Two professional references required, one from a supervisor within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the last 3 years
• May not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year

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