Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Macon, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level 1 Trauma ICU position requiring 2 years of ICU RN experience and current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Position located in the Medical ICU of a large teaching hospital with Level 1 Trauma, Chest Pain, and Stroke Center designations
• 14-bed ICU unit with diverse medical cases including ventilators, sepsis, renal failure, stroke, and hemodynamically unstable patients
• Patient ratios typically 1:1 or 1:2, with rare instances of 1:3
• 12-hour day shifts from 7a-7p with a weekend rotation of 6 shifts every 6 weeks
• Floating required to all adult ICU and PCU units
• EPIC used for charting; experience preferred
• Utilizes specialized equipment including Alaris pumps, Pyxis, Phillips monitors, TABLO, PCA, and Belmont Rapid Infuser
• Duties include management and monitoring of critically ill patients with high-acuity diagnoses
• Opportunity to assist with a variety of bedside procedures, including chest tube and tracheostomy management
• Support available from CNAs, phlebotomy, resource nurses, PICC team, and 24/7 respiratory therapy and physician coverage
• One day facility orientation and two days of departmental orientation provided
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking available on campus with additional options for paid parking decks
• Unit culture is fast-paced and focused on teamwork
• First-time travelers will be considered for this assignment
• Holiday coverage required according to hospital policy

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU RN experience required
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Experience with trach care, chest tube management, PIV starts, insulin and heparin drips, vasoactive medications, and invasive line management required
• EMR experience with EPIC preferred
• CCRN preferred but not required
• Must be able to float to all adult ICUs and PCU as needed

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