Mixed Acuity ICU/PCU Registered Nurse
Montgomery, AL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Mixed Acuity ICU/PCU position at a Level II Trauma Center in Montgomery, AL, requiring a minimum of 1 year of ICU experience and ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications.

Details

• Work on a mixed acuity unit serving both intermediate care and non-vented ICU-level patients in an 18-bed unit at a 492-bed Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center
• Patient population includes neurological and post-procedural patients (post-TNK, neuro IR procedures, embolizations, angiography, hemorrhages/aneurysms, burr holes, VP shunts, craniotomy/craniectomy, lumbar drains, spinal cord injuries, EVDs, continuous EEG, neuro/spine surgery) as well as respiratory failure, CHF, hypotension, sepsis, AMS, acute neurological diagnoses, DKA, and electrolyte abnormalities
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3 based on acuity
• EMR: Cerner; IV Pump: Plum 360; Med Dispensing: Omnicell; Monitors: Spacelabs & Resparray; unit equipment includes bedside monitors and bladder scanner
• RNs are required to independently read and measure telemetry strips
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required; back-to-back weekends possible but rare
• No on-call requirements
• Floating may be required to like units/patient locations (e.g., MS-to-MS, ICU-to-ICU, ICU-to-MS task with a limit of 3, or ICU/MS holds in the ER)

Requirements

• Active AL RN license or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
• Experience managing patients on BiPAP/CPAP required
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, CVP monitoring, and hemodynamic line monitoring required
• Experience with post-surgical drains, trachs, and chest tubes required
• Experience titrating vasoactive and critical care drips including Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Esmolol, Insulin, Cardene, Nitro, Levophed, and Epinephrine required
• Cerner EMR experience strongly preferred
• Reference from a charge nurse or above from within the past 12 months required for consideration
• DOB (day and month) and full SSN required for consideration
• Copy of current certifications required for consideration
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Unit support includes CNAs, a receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, rapid response team, a dedicated educator and nurse mentor, RT 24/7, hospitalist 24/7, and intensivist 24/7
• New travelers to the facility, or returning travelers absent for 1 or more years, will complete 24 hours of classroom orientation and 24 hours of on-unit orientation; rehire orientation is evaluated based on last date of service
• Scheduling operates on a 6-week cycle; up to 7 days of time off may be approved on your behalf, excluding blackout dates
• One major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy is expected; holiday coverage is not contractually guaranteed off prior to arrival
• Any scrub color is permitted
• Free parking is available on campus and in the parking deck
• The unit is in an intentional culture-building phase with a shared commitment to learning, process improvement, accountability, and staff engagement
• First-time travelers are considered with a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience
• Former permanent staff must wait 6 months before being considered as a traveler at this facility
• This facility conducts interviews as part of the selection process