Medical ICU RN - ICU/PCU/Medsurg Float
Fort Wayne, IN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Evenings
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 while maintaining appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Critical Care Float experience with a minimum of 1.5 years, including experience within the last year
• ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Work Schedule

• Three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours total)
• Evening shift (3pm - 3am)
• Traditional weekday plus weekend rotation
• Will not work alone

Unit Details

• Mixed acuity unit with 24 Medical ICU beds and 12 Progressive Care beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • Progressive Care: 1:3 (up to 1:4 with transfers or medical patients)
  • ICU: 1:2 (up to 1:3 with transfers or medical patients)
• Floating to all ICU, PCU, and Medsurg units with a maximum 1:3 ratio

Patient Population & Procedures

• Care for critically ill patients with diagnoses including sepsis, respiratory failure (acute and chronic), renal failure (acute and chronic), myocardial infarctions, pulmonary embolism, and pneumonia
• Use of equipment such as Phillips heart monitors, Epic EMR, Pyxis, EKG machines, and dopplers
• Responsibilities include monitoring ventilated patients, titrating IV drips, assisting with intubations and line placements

Orientation & Training

• 8 hours of non-billable orientation
• Onboarding includes policy review and Epic training/access
• One day of unit-specific onboarding

Dress Code

• Caribbean blue scrubs
• Jackets must be black, white, or Caribbean blue
• Undershirts (short or long sleeve) must be black or white

Additional Notes

• Local clinicians within 50 miles may be eligible for a rate adjustment
• Client may cancel assignment up to 24 hours in advance
• Candidates should communicate any required time off during the assignment in advance