ICU RN
Twin Falls, Idaho
St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center

Intensive Care Unit RN (Registered Nurse)

Location: Twin Falls, Idaho Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Nights, 12 hours per day, 48 hours per week Start: ASAP

Required Qualifications

• 1 year of experience
• BLS and ACLS certification
• NIHSS certification
• Cooling experience with TTM (thermaguard/Zoll)
• Comfortable reading and interpreting telemetry (RN to read tele)

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of ICU experience

Unit

• ICU and PCU combination unit
• 16 ICU beds and 14 PCU beds
• Patient ratios: ICU 1:1-2, PCU 1:3
• CNA ratio: 1:8

Patient Population

• Travelers do not receive these specialty patients: ventilated patients, cardiac post-PCI, Impella, IABP, stroke (TNK), targeted temperature management (TTM) with Zoll cooling/Thermoguard, vascular (no CV surgical), trauma, EtOH, sepsis, OD, some abdominal trauma and surgical, CRRT, etc.
• Common diagnoses and patient types are listed above as exclusions.

Clinical Responsibilities

• RNs titrate drips, including standard ICU drips, vasoactive and sedative drips. PCU titrations are mild, and some pressors are titrated within written parameters.
• RT is in the ICU 24/7 and manages vents, respiratory treatments, specimens, and bronchs. Equipment includes vents, CPAP, and BiPap.
• Intensivist is available 7 days a week, mostly days. eICU covers nights through a camera and screen in the room for night-time calls and orders.
• Hospitalist is in house 24/7.
• Telemetry techs monitor in house and at sister sites.

Scheduling and Coverage

• Shifts are 7a-7p.
• Scheduling tech assists with scheduling. Traveler fills gaps and should be flexible. Block scheduling will be considered if it works with unit needs.
• Weekends: usually every other weekend, possibly less.
• Holidays: as needed.
• Call/standby: none, with possible extra shifts.
• Float: between ICU and PCU patients within the unit.
• Charge nurse takes no assignment and supports the whole unit (ICU and PCU).

Orientation and Dress Code

• Unit orientation: 2 (on the unit)
• Scrub color: navy blue

Additional Notes

• Strong culture with lots of teamwork. Travelers are involved and interact with staff.
• Staff enjoy outdoor activities in the area.