ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced ICU Registered Nurse to provide critical care to patients in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This role requires exceptional clinical skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Shift Details

This position offers night shifts, specifically 3×12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.

Contract Details

• 4×12 shifts may be available; please inquire for more information.
• Call-outs may lead to immediate contract cancellation.

Time Off Restrictions

• The system auto-approves up to 14 days of Requests for Time Off (RTO).
• Every other winter and summer holiday is required, with no RTO approved during these times.
• No RTO is allowed on high-demand days such as Easter, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day.

Weekend Requirement

Travelers are required to work every other weekend.

Floating Requirements

Travelers may be required to float to Intermediate Care based on facility needs, as well as within other critical-care areas in accordance with their scope and competency.

Local Candidates

Local candidates are accepted for this position.

Licensure

A Maryland or compact Registered Nurse license is required upon submission.

Patient Ratios

• The patient ratio in the ICU is 1:2.
• If floating to Intermediate Care, the ratio may increase to 1:4.
• In cases where an ICU patient is downgraded and awaiting an available bed, the ICU ratio may be 1:3.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of critical care experience is required.
• Experience in a Level II trauma setting is required, while Level I trauma experience is preferred.
• First-time travelers are accepted.

Certifications

• Current certifications required include ACLS, BLS, and NIH.
• ATCAR or equivalent trauma education is mandatory; candidates may complete an approved trauma course to fulfill this requirement.
• Passage of the Prophecy Relias Advanced EKG assessment is necessary prior to contract approval.

Unit Information

• This is a 29-bed non-aggregated ICU.
• The average daily census is approximately 26 patients.
• The ICU caters to Medical, Surgical, Coronary Care, Neuro, and Trauma patients.
• Specialization includes high-risk Neuro and Trauma interventions for adult and geriatric patients.

Additional Experience

• Neuro ICU and Surgical ICU experience are required.
• Proficiency in dysrhythmia interpretation and management is essential.
• Experience in managing multisystem organ dysfunction/failure is necessary.
• Cardiac and vasoactive drip titration experience is required.

Special Equipment Experience

• Familiarity with IABP, CRRT, EVD, and Arctic Sun/Cooling blanket management is preferred.

Charting System

The charting system utilized is Cerner.

Scrub Color

The required scrub color for this position is navy blue.