SICU Registered Nurse
Birmingham, AL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - ICU

Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Intensive Care (Medical, Neuro, Surgical)
• Shift: 18:30 - 07:00
• Weekly Hours: 36 (Every other weekend required)
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: Float as needed
• Number of Openings: 1

Unit Information

• Unit: SICU
• Number of Beds: 12
• Patient Ratios: 1:1, 1:2, 1:3
• Equipment: Ventilators, Arterial lines, Central Venous Lines (CVLs), ICU management equipment
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner
• Type of Patients: Neuro and Intensive Care

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Alabama
• 1.5 years of ICU experience, including Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Neuro ICU

Additional Information

• Dress code: Navy scrubs mandatory
• Patient care involves critical care nursing with a focus on neuro and surgical intensive care patients
• Personality fit: Professional and adaptable to ICU environment

Summary

This is a travel RN position in an ICU setting requiring at least 2 years of ICU experience. The role involves working night shifts with every other weekend coverage and requires ACLS, BLS, and an active RN license. The unit cares for neuro and intensive care patients with a 12-bed capacity and utilizes Cerner EMR. The position includes floating as needed within the unit.