ICU Registered Nurse
Council Bluffs, IA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with a current IA or compact license, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications, and strong critical care skills for night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) within an acute care hospital setting
• 16-bed ICU caring for primarily medical patients with diagnoses including sepsis, respiratory failure, stroke, and MI
• Nurse to patient ratio is 2:1
• Shift is 12-hour nights from 1830-0700
• Work required every third weekend and coverage for July 4th holiday
• ICU RNs may float to PCU if not needed in ICU
• EPIC EMR is used and prior experience is recommended
• Required to pass a skills exam during orientation with a score of at least 90%
• Unit utilizes Draeger tele monitors and centralized monitor techs
• No nurse aides on the unit; charge nurse takes a patient assignment
• RNs are responsible for titrating critical drips and providing advanced critical care interventions
• Must wear navy blue scrubs as per dress code and adhere to hospital fingernail policy prohibiting artificial nails
• Hospitalist is in-house 24/7 with intensivist support during days and via telemedicine at night; RT is shared with ER
• One shift of ICU-specific and one shift of PCU-specific orientation provided
• No call or standby required
• Required time off (RTO) must be disclosed upfront; no additional RTO will be approved after assignment start
• Only candidates living at least 50 miles from the facility are eligible

Requirements

• Active IA or compact RN license required at the time of consideration
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience preferred
• Strong experience with drips, vents, Bipaps, titration of vasopressors and sedation agents (Levo, Neo, Cardene, Precedex, Propofol)
• Ability to read and verify telemetry strips
• Driver's license required to confirm residence outside 50-mile radius
• May not have been employed (FT, PT, PRN) by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity within the past year
• Professional references required: one from a supervisor within the last 12 months and one from a peer or supervisor within the last 3 years

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