Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Montgomery, AL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift ICU position at a Level II Trauma Center, requiring at least 1 year of ICU experience and valid AL or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in an 18-bed ICU unit within a hospital setting
• Unit serves neurological and post-procedural patients, as well as cases such as respiratory failure, CHF, sepsis, DKA, and acute neurological diagnoses
• RN to patient ratio is 1:3 based on acuity
• Assignments include managing non-vented neuro patients, post-surgery, and high-acuity medical cases
• Floating may occur to similar units or patient areas, including ICU, med-surg, and ER holds
• Cerner EMR is used
• Schedule consists of 12-hour night shifts (7:00 pm - 7:00 am) with every other weekend rotation and possible rare back-to-back weekends
• No on-call requirements
• Responsibilities include managing complex ICU patients with neurological and medical needs, titrating multiple drips, and utilizing post-surgical equipment
• Support available from CNAs, receptionists/HUCs, charge nurses, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, rapid response team, dedicated educator, respiratory therapy, hospitalists, and intensivists 24/7
• RNs must interpret and document telemetry strips
• Orientation consists of 24 classroom hours and 24 unit hours for new or returning travelers absent more than a year
• At least one major and one minor holiday coverage required per scheduling policy
• Up to 7 days time off approved if not conflicting with blackout dates
• Any scrub color may be worn
• Free on-campus parking is available
• Perm staff must wait six months before returning as a traveler
• Unit culture is focused on teamwork, improvement, and staff support

Requirements

• Active AL or compact RN license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU experience is required
• First-time travelers considered with at least 2 years of ICU experience
• Experience with bipap/cpap management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, CVP monitoring, hemodynamic line monitoring, titratable drips, and post-surgical drains required
• Experience with Cerner EMR preferred
• Applicants must live more than 60 miles from the facility to qualify

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