Medical ICU RN
Fort Wayne, IN
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Medical ICU RN Travel Assignment

Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Medical ICU Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in a mixed acuity unit primarily caring for progressive care patients with some ICU patients. The position involves floating between ICU, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), and Medsurg units with a maximum nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1.5 years ICU experience (2 years preferred)
• Valid Indiana RN license
• ACLS (AHA only) certification
• BLS (AHA only) certification
• Travel experience preferred
• Experience in Level 1 or Level 2 facilities preferred

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Care for ventilated patients
• Initiate and titrate IV drips including vasopressors, sedation, and paralytics
• Assist with intubations and line placements
• Monitor critically ill patients with diagnoses such as sepsis, respiratory failure (acute and chronic), renal failure (acute and chronic), myocardial infarctions, pulmonary embolism, and pneumonia
• Float to ICU, PCU, and Medsurg units maintaining appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios

Work Schedule

• Three 12-hour shifts per week (evening shift: 3 pm - 3 am)
• Traditional weekday plus weekend rotation
• Will not work alone

Unit Details

• Medical ICU: 24 beds
• Progressive Care Unit: 12 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • Progressive Care: 1:3 (or 1:4 with transfers/medical patients)
  • ICU: 1:2 (or 1:3 with transfers/medical patients)

Equipment & Systems Used

• Phillips heart monitors
• Epic (EMR)
• Pyxis medication dispensing system
• EKG machine
• Dopplers

Orientation & Training

• One day of unit-specific onboarding including policy review and Epic training
• 8 hours of non-billable orientation (not applicable if returning within 12 months)

Additional Information

• Dress code: Caribbean blue scrubs; jackets must be black, white, or Caribbean blue; undershirts must be black or white, short or long sleeves allowed
• Local clinicians within 50 miles may be subject to a rate adjustment
• Client may cancel assignment up to 24 hours in advance

Notes for Candidates

• Candidates should disclose any required time off during the assignment in advance
• Strong critical thinking, flexibility, teamwork, and interpersonal skills are essential