ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Minimum Experience

2 years required; first-time travelers are welcomed.

Certifications Required

• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHHS

All certifications must be obtained prior to the start date.

General Skills and Work Setting Requirements

The ICU unit provides care for patients with a variety of complex diagnoses, including but not limited to:

• ARDS
• Sepsis
• Stroke
• STEMI
• DKA
• Post-operative complications
• Cardiogenic shock
• Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB)
• COPD exacerbation
• Encephalopathy
• Liver failure
• Drug overdose
• End-stage renal disease (ESRD) on CRRT

Block scheduling is not guaranteed. Float within the facility may be required as needed.

Patient Population

Patients in this unit range from adults to geriatrics.

Unit Systems

Familiarity with the following systems is required:

• Pyxis
• Epic
• SBAR

Shift Information

Shifts are scheduled for three 12-hour night shifts (19:00 – 07:00).

Weekend and Holiday Requirements

The traveler is expected to work every other weekend, unless otherwise specified. In addition, the following holiday requirements apply:

• If one major holiday falls within the assignment, the traveler must work it.
• If two major holidays fall during the assignment, the traveler will be required to work both.
• If three major holidays occur within the assignment, the traveler is expected to work two.

Major holidays include:

• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving/Black Friday
• Christmas Eve/Christmas Day
• New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day

Compliance and Screening

Full compliance with certification and other requirements is necessary for timely onboarding. Non-compliance may result in a delay of up to two weeks due to the bi-weekly orientation schedule.

Candidates will undergo a clinical screening to determine clinical fit. If approved, the final decision will be made by management. Clinical screens are conducted on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Information

Local candidates are accepted at the same rate. Note that the number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours is determined by contract length.