Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Billings, MT
TotalMed RN
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

Days or nights available

Unit Overview

Medical ICU (MICU) / Surgical ICU (SICU)

• 28-bed MICU
• 10-bed SICU
• Average daily census: 26 patients
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required

• First-time travelers accepted

   

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Preferred:

• CCRN

Patient Population

Medical ICU

Neuro ICU Patients

Cardiovascular Patients

Additional Population

• Post-operative complications
• Level I Trauma patients

Required Skills

Candidates should have experience with:

• Neuro assessments and neuro checks
• Seizure management
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation and treatment
• Arterial lines
• Post-cardiac arrest care
• Ventilator management and troubleshooting
• Non-invasive ventilation
• Chest tubes
• ABG interpretation
• Tracheostomy care
• Code response
• Critical care drip initiation and titration
• Foley catheter insertion and management
• NG tube insertion and management
• Peripheral IV insertion

Not Required but Preferred

• CRRT
• ECMO
• Ultrasound-guided IV placement

Patient Ratios

• Typical ICU ratio: 1:2
• Occasional 1:3 assignments based on acuity and patient flow
• Co-managed assignments may be 3-5 patients with shared ICU/non-ICU nursing coverage

Technology & Equipment

EMR: Cerner (highly preferred experience)

Equipment:

• Alaris IV Pumps
• Omnicell Medication Dispensing
• Philips Monitors
• Stryker Beds
• Neuroptics Pupillometry
• Hoyer Lifts
• Bladder Scanner
• Philips Sonosite Ultrasound
• PrismaFlex CRRT
• Impella
• Arrow IABP

Unit Support

The ICU is supported by:

• CNA support
• HUC (part-time)
• Charge Nurse
• Respiratory Therapy (24/7)
• Hospitalist Coverage (24/7)
• Intensivist Coverage (24/7)
• MD Residents
• DNP/PA Residents
• Telemetry Clerk
• Unit Pharmacist (days)
• PT/OT/SLP
• Clinical Coordinators
• Unit Manager

Floating Requirements

Travelers should expect to float as needed.

Potential float locations include:

• MICU
• SICU
• CVU
• Intermediate Care
• Med/Surg Units

Typical float ratios may be 1:3-4 depending on assignment.

Schedule & Expectations

Weekends

• Up to 4 weekends in an 8-week scheduling cycle

Call

• No call required

Holidays

• May be included in the holiday rotation

Time Off

• All RTO must be approved by the manager.
• Travelers must still meet contracted hours.

Scrubs

• Any solid-color professional scrubs permitted
• No graphics, logos, patterns, denim, or camouflage

Parking

• Badge-access employee parking available
• Free street parking available
• Unauthorized parking may result in towing or vehicle booting