ICU RN
Auburn, WA
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

This is a floating position throughout Auburn, AL (or possibly Covington, GA) requiring the Registered Nurse to provide care for ICU level patients and below. The majority of time (approximately 75%) will be spent with Progressive Care Unit (PCU) level patients in the Emergency Department (ED) overflow.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to diverse patient populations, including those experiencing respiratory failure, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), sepsis, post-operative recovery, cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), and cases of alcohol intoxication or overdose.
• Manage patients utilizing cardiac rhythm interpretation and telemetry monitoring.
• Oversee the management of ventilators, tracheostomies, and BiPAP therapy.
• Administer and manage invasive lines, ostomies, general drains, chest tubes, and IV medication titration.
• Act as the lead in the ED holding area when required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in an acute care or critical care setting.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and CCRN (preferred).
• Experience with EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Strong skills in cardiac rhythm interpretation, telemetry monitoring, and critical care procedures.

Position Details

• Patient Types: primarily focused on respiratory and renal conditions, post-operative patients, and other critical care cases, excluding craniotomies, major traumas, and major cardiothoracic surgeries.
• Charting System & Equipment: Experience with EPIC, Alaris IV Pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems is required.
• Weekend rotation: Every other weekend is required.
• ICU capacity: 16 beds.
• Scrubs: Any color is acceptable; navy blue preferred, with no camouflage allowed.
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts.

Travel Consideration

This position is considered open to first-time travelers.