Travel ContractTravel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
$1,889/week
Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Macon, GA
Excite Health Partners
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,889/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Estimated total pay
$1,889/weekBenefits
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Weekly pay
- Dental benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Life insurance
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Company provided housing options
Description
RN - ICU
RN - ICU
About Facility:
o 777 Hemlock St, Macon, GA 31201
o 637 Licensed Beds
o Level 1 Trauma Designation
o Teaching Hospital
o Chest Pain Center
o Stroke Center
Unit Information:
o Beds: each ICU unit has 10-20 beds
o Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 years ICU RN exp
o Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o CCU - Critical Care Unit
o MICU - Medical ICU
o STICU - Surgical Trauma ICU
o NICU - Neuro ICU
o CVICU - Cardiovascular ICU
o PCU - Progressive Care Unit- Step down unit
Patient Ratios:
o RN:
ICU – 1:1-2
PCU – 1:3-4
o LPN: 1:4-6
o CNA: most units have 1-2 CNA per shift
Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance:
o BLS
o ACLS
o CCRN (preferred)
o traveler will be required to pass an EKG competency exam during onboarding
Skills required:
o Trach chare, chest tube management, PIV starts, glucometer,
o Common drips: Insulin drips, Heparin drips, narcotic drips, paralytic drips, actively titrate vasopressors, sedation drips, cardiac drips, etc.
Support within the Department:
o CNA – will assist with Vitals, blood glucose checks, baths, bed changes, feeding if need, patient safety attendant; walk pts, turn pts
o Unit Secretary: on unit 7a-11p; then house wide call secretary 11p-7a
o Charge nurse: Yes - Free floating?
o Phlebotomy? Most units are lab collect phlebotomy; RNs draw off of CVLs
o IV/VAT Team? Not an IV team - do have a PICC team
o Resource Nurse? Yes, we have discharge nurses, Resource team floats to all units
o RT 24/7
o Hospitalist 24/7
o Intensivist 24/7
o Telemetry monitoring/tech? Central telemetry unit – will RNs sign off on strips?
Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: EPIC
o IV Pump: Alaris
o Med dispensing: Pyxis
o Monitors: Phillips
o Unit specific equipment: Nova Glucose Stat Strips
Floating: If yes, where?
o Travelers are utilized in a float pool capacity – will be required to float to all Med/Tele units in house, as needed
Orientation (facility and unit) :
o 1 day orientation with work on educational modules
o 2 days departmental
Scheduling:
o Weekend rotation: 5-6 weekend shifts out of 12 (on a 6-week schedule)
o No call
o Holiday Expectations: work one shift of each major holiday (Thanksgiving Day or day after + 12/24 or 12/25 + 12/31 or 1/1)
o RTO Requests: MUST go through Manager for approval
o Shift times: 12-hour shifts 7A-7P or 7P-7A
o Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks
Other notes:
o Scrub Color: RN- Navy; LPN- Ceil Blue
o Parking: Free? Have free parking around campus or can pay to park in parking decks
o Unit Culture: Busy; Team Oriented
RN - ICU
About Facility:
o 777 Hemlock St, Macon, GA 31201
o 637 Licensed Beds
o Level 1 Trauma Designation
o Teaching Hospital
o Chest Pain Center
o Stroke Center
Unit Information:
o Beds: each ICU unit has 10-20 beds
o Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 years ICU RN exp
o Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o CCU - Critical Care Unit
o MICU - Medical ICU
o STICU - Surgical Trauma ICU
o NICU - Neuro ICU
o CVICU - Cardiovascular ICU
o PCU - Progressive Care Unit- Step down unit
Patient Ratios:
o RN:
ICU – 1:1-2
PCU – 1:3-4
o LPN: 1:4-6
o CNA: most units have 1-2 CNA per shift
Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance:
o BLS
o ACLS
o CCRN (preferred)
o traveler will be required to pass an EKG competency exam during onboarding
Skills required:
o Trach chare, chest tube management, PIV starts, glucometer,
o Common drips: Insulin drips, Heparin drips, narcotic drips, paralytic drips, actively titrate vasopressors, sedation drips, cardiac drips, etc.
Support within the Department:
o CNA – will assist with Vitals, blood glucose checks, baths, bed changes, feeding if need, patient safety attendant; walk pts, turn pts
o Unit Secretary: on unit 7a-11p; then house wide call secretary 11p-7a
o Charge nurse: Yes - Free floating?
o Phlebotomy? Most units are lab collect phlebotomy; RNs draw off of CVLs
o IV/VAT Team? Not an IV team - do have a PICC team
o Resource Nurse? Yes, we have discharge nurses, Resource team floats to all units
o RT 24/7
o Hospitalist 24/7
o Intensivist 24/7
o Telemetry monitoring/tech? Central telemetry unit – will RNs sign off on strips?
Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: EPIC
o IV Pump: Alaris
o Med dispensing: Pyxis
o Monitors: Phillips
o Unit specific equipment: Nova Glucose Stat Strips
Floating: If yes, where?
o Travelers are utilized in a float pool capacity – will be required to float to all Med/Tele units in house, as needed
Orientation (facility and unit) :
o 1 day orientation with work on educational modules
o 2 days departmental
Scheduling:
o Weekend rotation: 5-6 weekend shifts out of 12 (on a 6-week schedule)
o No call
o Holiday Expectations: work one shift of each major holiday (Thanksgiving Day or day after + 12/24 or 12/25 + 12/31 or 1/1)
o RTO Requests: MUST go through Manager for approval
o Shift times: 12-hour shifts 7A-7P or 7P-7A
o Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks
Other notes:
o Scrub Color: RN- Navy; LPN- Ceil Blue
o Parking: Free? Have free parking around campus or can pay to park in parking decks
o Unit Culture: Busy; Team Oriented
Excite Health Partners Job ID #191498. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - ICU
Employer
Excite Health Partners
About
For more than a decade, Excite Health Partners has matched opportunities with success. Starting as a two-man company, Excite Health Partners has rapidly expanded becoming a leading provider in healthcare recruitment for health systems across the United States. From Allied Health services to Travel Nursing, we address the ever-growing staffing needs within the industry. We take the time to connect healthcare professionals to the right-fit position, turning jobs into careers. Success starts today, let's get to it.
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About Macon, GA
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Macon, GA here's what you should know:Cost of Living
- Macon's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
- Average summer highs are around 91°F, and winter lows are around 34°F.
Furnished Housing
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Macon, with options ranging from apartments to fully furnished homes.
Transportation
- Macon is car-friendly with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential.
Demographics
- Macon has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include obesity and cardiovascular diseases.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
- Macon offers a variety of restaurants serving Southern cuisine, a vibrant art and music scene, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and boating, and local sports events.
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