ICU Registered Nurse
Metairie, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift ICU position requiring proficiency with Impella and CRRT/NXStage and Epic EMR.

Responsibilities

• Work in an ICU setting within a hospital
• Patient ratio is typically 1:2, but may flex to 1:3
• Will float to all ICU units and may float to the ED or PACU to care for ICU patients, with occasional floats to MS/PCU units at a 1:4 ratio
• Required to work 3x12 hour night shifts from 19:00 to 07:00
• Four weekend shifts required per four-week schedule
• No call requirements
• Utilizes specialized equipment including Alaris IV pumps, CADD PCA pumps, Servo I ventilators, Fresenius CRRT dialysis machines, Edwards cardiac monitors, Medtronic EVD management, Arctic Sun TMS, GE monitors, Hill Rom beds, Pyxis medication station, and Veratron bladder scanner
• Uses Epic EMR and Epic experience is required
• Nurses may care for COVID-19 and isolation patients and should know their N95 mask size
• Limited to 5 days of requested time off
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Scrub or dress code requirements follow unit policy

Requirements

• Active LA or compact RN license required
• Minimum two years of recent ICU nursing experience required
• CVICU experience highly preferred
• Experience with Impella devices and CRRT/NXStage is required
• Current ACLS, BLS, CPI, and NIHSS certifications required (CPI can be obtained onsite)
• Epic charting experience is required
• Must be able to perform lab sticks, EKGs, and line starts
• Must comply with a 75-mile radius rule
• Any permanent employee of any LCMC facility must be separated for at least one year to be considered for travel

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