ICU Resource RN
Fargo, ND
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ICU Float (Resource Team) position requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and Level 1 or 2 trauma background in a large hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Acute care hospital setting with a 32-bed ICU unit
• Floats across all critical care departments, including the primary ICU (5CD), Intermediate ICU (ratios up to 4:1), and Broadway ICU (ratios up to 3:1), as well as med/surg units as needed
• Patient population includes critically ill neuro, cardiac, cardiothoracic surgery, trauma, medical, and surgical patients
• Primary nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2; intermediate settings may reach 1:3 or 1:4; med/surg float assignments up to 1:3
• Performs and assists with bedside procedures including RSI, EVD placement, tracheostomy, central line placement, and other diagnostic procedures
• Manages vasopressors, sedatives, analgesics, inotropes, antiarrhythmics, and other titratable drips
• Equipment includes Aleris IV pumps, MOOG feeding pumps, IABP, EVD, Impella, Omnicell Automated Dispensing Cabinet, Phillips Patient Monitoring Systems, and AvaSure patient monitoring
• Charting is done in Epic EMR
• Day/Night rotating schedule with 12-hour shifts; occasional 8-hour and 4-hour shifts may occur
• Every other weekend required
• Every other holiday required
• No on-call responsibilities
• 13-week contract with 36 hours per week
• Travelers must call in each day prior to their shift to confirm which critical care unit or location they will be working that day
• Orientation totals 32 hours during the first week: 8 hours of hospital orientation, 8 hours on the primary unit (5CD), 4 hours in the Intermediate ICU, and 12 hours in the Broadway ICU
• Nurses do not work alone in this setting
• Candidates who have previously worked for Sanford Health must have an end date at least 6 months prior to the date of consideration
• Candidates living between 60 and 80 miles from the facility may be eligible but are subject to a local travel pay rate
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Badging in and out at the facility is required

Requirements

• Active ND or Compact RN license required
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU RN experience required
• Experience in a Level 1 or 2 trauma facility with 250+ beds required
• Demonstrated experience titrating vasopressor drips required (must be reflected on resume or skills checklist)
• Epic EMR experience required
• Two professional references required: one from a supervisor within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and one from a peer or supervisor in the same specialty within the last 3 years
• Certifications must be active at time of consideration — no pending certifications accepted
• Candidates must not reside within 60 miles of the facility

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