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

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with strong critical care skills for a night shift position requiring an IA or compact RN license and certification in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS.

Responsibilities

• Position is based in an acute care ICU with 16 beds
• Care for medical ICU patients with sepsis, respiratory failure, stroke, and myocardial infarction
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 2:1
• Common diagnoses include DKA, STEMI, stroke, a-fib RVR, COVID, COPD exacerbation, and PE
• RNs are required to titrate vasopressors and sedation drips including levo, neo, cardene, precedex, and propofol
• Advanced equipment used includes vents, BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow oxygen (RT adjusts settings)
• Charting is performed using Epic EMR
• Night shifts are 12 hours (18:30-07:00), every third weekend required
• No self-scheduling or guaranteed block scheduling is available
• Floating to PCU is required if not needed in ICU
• No call or on-call requirement
• Must pass a skills-based open-book exam during orientation with a score of 90% or higher
• Navy blue scrubs required for all shifts
• Hospitalist is in-house 24/7; intensivist coverage during daytime and available via telemedicine at night
• No nurse aides or patient care techs on unit; RNs perform direct patient care
• Centralized monitor techs read strips but RNs must verify
• Floating may occur to progressive care unit as needed
• Compliance with fingernail policy prohibiting artificial nails in patient care areas is required
• Holiday coverage required for July 4th
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted up front; additional RTO will not be approved
• First-time travelers will be considered for this role

Requirements

• Active IA or compact RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU RN experience preferred
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS; PALS and TNCC preferred
• Experience with ICU pumps, drips, ventilators, and titration required
• Ability to read and verify monitor strips
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred
• Must reside at least 50 miles from facility address as verified by driver's license
• May not have been employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by CommonSpirit Health, CHI, or Dignity within the past year
• Must provide 2 references: one supervisor within the last 12 months, one 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