Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Yakima, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with a WA or compact license and at least two years of ICU experience for a night shift assignment.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) within the Advanced Care Unit/Coronary Care Unit setting
• Patient population includes CHF, respiratory distress, acute coronary syndrome, A-fib RVR, diabetes, post-catheterization, CVA overflow, and various surgical cases
• Responsibilities include caring for patients with chest tubes, wound vacs, Arterial lines, and performing wound care and dressing changes
• Experienced with drips such as diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, nitro, and heparin
• Experience with art line, Impella, and/or IABP is preferred
• Uses Epic EMR, prior experience preferred
• 12-hour night shifts (1900-0730)
• Weekend rotation is every other weekend
• Floating to Telemetry, Med-Surg, and Neurology-Medical units required
• 20-bed ICU in a 226-bed nonprofit community hospital
• Professional scrubs of any color are acceptable
• No on-call responsibilities
• Orientation and unit interview required prior to final approval
• COVID-19 and other hospital vaccination policies may apply
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Minimum two years of recent ICU RN experience
• Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment
• Certifications required: ACLS and BLS
• Ability to provide care for a wide variety of high-acuity patients
• Experience with chest tubes, wound vacs, monitoring femoral arterial sheaths, and common ICU drips required
• References from a supervisor or higher are required for consideration

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