ICU RN
Montgomery, AL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN for a mixed acuity unit requiring active AL or compact RN license and at least 1 year of ICU experience (2 years required for first-time travelers)

Details

• Work in a 4 South PCU mixed acuity unit within a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Primary Stroke Center
• 18-bed unit caring for intermediate care and non-vented ICU-level patients
• Patient population includes neurological and post-procedural cases such as post-TNK, neuro IR procedures, hemorrhages/aneurysms, craniotomy/craniectomy, EVDs, and continuous EEG monitoring
• Also treats respiratory failure, CHF, hypotension, sepsis, AMS, acute neurological diagnoses, DKA, and electrolyte abnormalities
• RN to patient ratio is 1:3 based on acuity; CNA ratio is 1:12
• 12-hour night shifts on a 36/48 schedule, working 7p-7a
• Every other weekend rotation required, with occasional back-to-back weekends
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to like units/patient locations, including MS-MS, MS-ICU task, MS-ER/MS holds, ICU-ICU, ICU-MS task (limit of 3), and ICU-ER/ICU holds
• Uses Cerner EMR, Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs/Resparray monitors
• Unit-specific equipment includes bedside monitors and bladder scanners

Requirements

• Active AL or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required; first-time travelers must have 2 years of ICU experience
• Experience managing patients on BiPAP/CPAP required
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, CVP monitoring, and hemodynamic line monitoring
• Experience with post-surgical drains, trachs, and chest tubes required
• Experience titrating drips including Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Esmolol, Insulin, Cardene, Nitro, Levophed, and Epinephrine
• Must be able to read and measure telemetry strips

Additional Information

• Unit is supported by CNAs, a dedicated receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, rapid response team, and a resource nurse serving as educator and mentor
• 24/7 respiratory therapy, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage available
• Travelers new to the facility or returning after 1+ years receive 24 hours of classroom orientation and 24 hours on the unit
• Holiday coverage required for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy, though specific dates off are not guaranteed prior to arrival
• Up to 7 days of time off may be pre-approved, excluding blackout dates
• Any scrub color is permitted
• Free on-campus and parking deck parking available
• Unit is in a formative stage, actively building culture with an emphasis on teamwork, accountability, and process improvement
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply with the required 2 years of ICU experience
• Must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for consideration
• Former staff must wait 6 months after separation before returning as a traveler