Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical ICU night shift position requiring an active AK RN license and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

• Work in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) of an acute care hospital
• 13-week assignment on night shift, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Weekend shifts required
• No on-call responsibilities
• May float to like units within scope if needed
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active AK RN license required in hand for consideration
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required; TNCC preferred
• Minimum 2 years of MICU experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care, PICC line management, ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with continuous IV sedation and IV insulin protocols required
• Copy of certifications required for consideration
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required

Additional Information

• Facility is a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma acute care hospital recognized as a USNWR Best Hospital in Alaska
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• Must be willing to work 2 of the following 3 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
• May be required to float to affiliate hospitals near the primary facility
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Local candidates are not accepted; candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Former Providence permanent staff must be separated for a minimum of 3 months before returning as a traveler
• Travelers are limited to a maximum of 1 calendar year in this assignment, followed by a required 6-month break before returning to the same facility
• Time off requests are approved individually upon offer and must be submitted with the initial application
• Facility only accepts Hepatitis B vaccination; titers or declinations are not accepted
• Free parking is available onsite