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

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ICU position requiring Impella and CRRT/NxStage proficiency, Epic experience, and an active LA or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Hospital ICU setting with float requirements to all ICUs, the ED, and PACU to care for ICU patients, and occasionally to MS/PCU units
• Standard patient ratio is 1:2, which may flex to 1:3 in the ICU; MS/PCU float ratio is 1:4
• Nurses are responsible for all lab sticks, EKGs, and line starts
• Equipment includes Alaris IV Pumps, CADD PCA pumps, Servo I ventilators, Fresenius CRRT dialysis machines, Edwards Lifesciences cardiac monitors, Medtronic EVD Management Systems, Arctic Sun TMS, GE Monitors, Hill-Rom beds, Pyxis Medication Stations, and Veratron Bladder Scanners
• Epic EMR experience required
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00–19:30)
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week schedule
• No on-call requirement
• All nurses are expected to care for isolation patients, including potential COVID-19 cases
• CPI certification can be obtained at the facility for $100 if not already held
• RTO is limited to 5 days for the duration of the contract
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rates
• Former permanent employees of any LCMC facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible

Requirements

• Active LA or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, CPI, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required; CVICU experience highly preferred
• Impella experience required
• CRRT/NxStage experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must know personal N95 mask size
• A supervisor reference dated within the last 12 months is required for consideration
• A copy of a valid Driver's License is required for consideration
• Any employment gaps of more than 30 days must be listed and explained

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