ICU Registered Nurse
Prescott, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift ICU position requiring recent critical care experience and strong EKG skills.

Responsibilities

• Position is in an acute care ICU with CVICU, COVID, Medical Surgical ICU, and Progressive Care Unit beds under the critical care service line
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1-2 in ICU based on acuity and staffing, and 1:3-4 in PCU
• Patient population includes post-surgical, cardiac, neuro, detox, respiratory failure, COVID, and complex critical care cases
• Specialized procedures include CRRT, IABP, Impella, TAVR, VAD, STEMI, PCI, CEA, chest tubes, art lines, SWAN, EVD, manual proning, and vent weaning
• Uses Cerner EMR system
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with four weekend shifts per pay period and first to float
• Floating required to PCU, MST, and other critical care units as needed
• RNs are responsible for reading their own telemetry monitor strips using Nihon Khoden monitors
• Required to titrate all critical care drips, including pressors, paralytics, sedation, antiarrhythmics, and anticoagulants
• Responsible for interpreting arterial blood gases and supporting vented patients
• Travelers may take fresh open heart patients if experience allows and corresponding skills are validated
• No nurse aides provided; the RN works collaboratively with intensivists, house supervisors, and NP support
• Intensivists are present in-house 24/7; respiratory therapists cover all areas but may not be in ICU at all times
• Scrub attire is any professional color (no camo), transitioning to navy in October
• Orientation includes 8 hours general hospital overview and 1-2 unit-specific shifts with a preceptor or buddy RN
• Holiday coverage required, including one winter holiday and the eve of another, but not all holidays
• Traveler may be placed on call for low census situations, typically no more than once every 6 weeks

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required at the time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• Valid BLS and ACLS certifications required upon consideration
• Must possess strong EKG interpretation skills and experience with titrating critical care drips
• Experience with ventilator weaning and troubleshooting required
• Preferred experience with IABP and Prismaflex CRRT
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam with a minimum 80% score within two attempts prior to contract
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Cannot have held employment (FT, PT, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past 12 months
• Two professional references required, including one from a supervisor 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