Medical/Surgical ICU RN
Prescott, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with an AZ or compact license, BLS and ACLS certification, and advanced critical care skills for a night shift contract.

Responsibilities

• Position is in an acute ICU setting covering a combined CVICU, COVID, MS ICU, and PCU under a critical care service line
• Unit supports cardiac, neuro, medical, surgical, and COVID patients including fresh open hearts, Impella, TAVR, VAD, CRRT, and more
• Patient ratios in ICU are 1:1-2 based on acuity; PCU ratios are 1:3-4
• Nurses participate in the float rotation and may float to PCU and MST as needed
• Night shifts with 12-hour scheduling; four weekend night shifts per pay period required
• Cerner EMR is used; EMR experience preferred
• Nurses must read their own tele strips using Nihon Khoden monitors
• On-call is unscheduled but may occur during low census
• No nurse aids on the unit; intensivists are on site 24/7
• RNs are responsible for telemetry monitoring, titrating critical care drips, and advanced device management
• Travelers are first to float and will provide care in all units within the critical care service line
• Required to wear professional scrubs; any color is allowed except camo, with transition to navy in October
• Orientation includes 8 hours general hospital training and 1-2 shifts with a preceptor and buddy system as needed
• Holiday coverage includes at least one winter holiday and one holiday eve per contract
• Must take and pass a sterile technique exam on day one of orientation
• Charge nurses normally do not take patients except in emergencies; there is 24/7 house supervisor coverage
• No block scheduling; some self-scheduling is possible but subject to manager review
• First time travelers are considered

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license in hand by time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• Advanced EKG reading and dysrhythmia recognition skills required
• Must pass hospital-administered dysrhythmia exam prior to contract signing
• Experience titrating all critical care drips including pressors, paralytics, sedation, antiarrhythmics, and anticoagulants
• Prefer experience with IABP and Prismaflex CRRT
• Proficient in ventilator weaning and troubleshooting
• Ability to interpret ABGs, and manage complex cardiac and neuro critical care patients
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Cannot have worked as full time, part time, or PRN for CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity within the past year
• Submission requires recent supervisor and peer references and copy of driver’s license

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