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

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN with Epic documentation experience and strong knowledge of Impella and NxStage devices.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) setting
• Day shift schedule: 3x12 hour shifts, 7:00-19:30
• Care for critically ill adult patients, including those with advanced cardiac and renal support devices
• Nursing patient ratios are typically 1:2, occasionally flexing up to 1:3
• Floating required to all ICUs and may include ED, PACU, or occasionally MS/PCU units with higher ratios
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• No call required
• Uses Epic electronic medical record system
• Nurses use equipment including Alaris IV Pumps, CADD PCA pumps, Servo I ventilators, Fresenius CRRT, Edwards Lifesciences monitors, Medtronic EVD systems, Arctic Sun, GE Monitors, Hill Rom beds, Pyxis, and Veratron bladder scanners
• Responsibilities include critical care procedures and management of complex medical devices
• Team structure provides support but independent skills are required
• Returning permanent employees must have been gone for at least 1 year to be eligible
• Maximum of 5 days of requested time off during the assignment
• Candidates must reside outside a 75-mile radius

Requirements

• Active LA or compact RN license required
• Minimum of 2 years recent ICU RN experience
• Experience with Epic charting required
• ACLS, BLS, CPI, and NIH certifications required (CPI can be obtained onsite)
• Experience with Impella and NxStage equipment strongly preferred
• Must be able to perform all lab sticks, EKGs, and line starts
• Must be able to care for COVID-19 and other isolation patients
• Must know personal N95 mask size

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