Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU (SICU) position at a Level II Trauma Center, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and active ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Details

• 16-bed SICU plus 2 additional procedural beds in an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes cardiovascular surgery (CABG, AVR, MVR, AAA), traumas, NSTEMI/STEMI, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, general surgery, ortho surgery, and ENT surgery
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:2 standard; 1:1 for higher acuity patients (e.g., CRRT, immediate post-op hearts, MTP, OPO); 1:3 for med-surg/floor status patients
• RNs are required to titrate drips including epi, norepi, propofol, precedex, vasopressin, dobutamine, heparin, insulin, dopamine, neo, and milrinone
• RNs monitor their own patients' telemetry and read and document rhythm strips using GE monitors
• Respiratory therapy is available in the ICU 24/7 with equipment including vents, BiPAP, and Vapotherm
• Intensivist is in-house 24/7
• Charting system is Cerner (transitioning to Epic)
• 12-hour variable day and night shifts (0700–1930 or 1900–0730)
• Every other weekend required, with holiday coverage also required on a rotating basis
• Floating may be required to the MICU or to a patient observer role within the hospital if census is low

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required by start date
• Required certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), and NIHSS — all must be active at time of consideration
• Preferred certification: TNCC
• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience required, with experience in high-acuity surgical ICU patient populations
• Experience with drip titration required
• 2 professional references required: 1 supervisor reference from within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and 1 peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years in the same specialty

Additional Information

• This is a Level II Trauma Center serving as a tertiary care center for its health system
• Experience with CRRT, IABP, Impella, and ECMO is not required but is strongly preferred
• All nurses care for POD 1 heart patients; immediate post-op cardiac patients are cared for 1:1 by specifically trained nurses
• A charge nurse is present on every shift and typically does not carry a patient assignment; a nursing house supervisor is available 24/7
• One nursing assistant is available for the entire unit during day shift; NA coverage is not typical on night shift
• Orientation consists of one day of system onboarding/CBT, followed by two orientation shifts on the unit, plus completion of a skills checklist
• Scheduling is based on unit needs with RTO accommodated as much as possible by the manager
• No specific scrub color required; clean and professional attire expected
• Candidates who previously worked at this facility as permanent staff must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their start date, and hospital approval is required
• Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local, which may affect pay rate eligibility