ICU RN
Montgomery, AL
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a mixed acuity ICU/PCU position requiring at least 1 year of ICU experience and an active AL or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a mixed acuity 18-bed unit including intermediate care and non-vented ICU level patients
• Patient population includes neurological and post-procedural cases such as post-TNK, neuro IR procedures, 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 of 1:3 based on acuity, CNA ratio of 1:12
• 12-hour day shifts on a 36/48 schedule, 7a-7p start time
• Every other weekend rotation required, with occasional back-to-back weekends
• 6-week schedule cycle
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to like units for ICU or MS patient tasks, with limits for certain float types
• Uses Cerner EMR, Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs/Resparray monitors
• RNs required to read and measure telemetry strips

Requirements

• Active RN license (AL or compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
• First-time travelers accepted with 2 years of ICU experience
• Experience managing patients on BiPAP/CPAP, cardiac rhythm interpretation, CVP monitoring, hemodynamic line monitoring, post-surgical drains, trachs, and chest tubes required
• Experience with titratable drips including Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Esmolol, Insulin, Cardene, Nitro, Levophed, and Epinephrine required

Additional Information

• Unit supported by CNAs, receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, rapid response team, dedicated resource nurse/educator, 24/7 respiratory therapy, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• New-to-facility travelers or returning travelers gone 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
• Up to 7 days of time off can be pre-approved, excluding blackout dates requiring nurse manager approval
• Any scrub color permitted
• Free on-campus parking and parking deck access provided
• Must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for consideration
• Perm staff must wait 6 months before being considered as a traveler