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American Traveler

Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63110

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American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a critical care ICU night shift position requiring BLS, ACLS, NIH certification, and at least 2 years of ICU experience.

Job Details

- Position is in the ICU at a short term acute care, Magnet and teaching Level I Trauma Center,

- Night shifts are 3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30,

- Patient ratio is 1:2,

- Cares for patients with respiratory failure, ARDS, cardiac issues, stroke, sepsis, DKA, multi-organ failure, and pre/post surgical, transplant, and neuro patients,

- Unit utilizes Epic EMR and experience is required,

- Specialized equipment includes IV pumps/titration, CRRT/dialysis, ventilators, BiPAP, hemodynamic/invasive monitoring, and defibrillators,

- Must work every other weekend,

- No call requirements,

- Float required within service line to ICU units,

Job Requirements

- Active MO or compact state RN license required,

- Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience,

- Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale,

- Proficiency in management of dysrhythmias, ventilator care, invasive monitoring, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, and care for multi-organ dysfunction,

- Ability to use Epic EMR system,

- No first-time travelers accepted,

- Must live at least 75 miles from the facility,

- Pending license accepted with proof at submission,

Additional Information

- Responsibilities include managing critically ill patients, interpreting 12 lead EKG/ECG, caring for patients with central lines/PICCs, and managing blood products and wound vacs,

- Must follow infection prevention and isolation protocols, including use of PPE,

- Navy scrubs are required,

- Holiday shifts and Charge RN assignments are assigned as needed,

- No more than 7 days of RTO allowed per 13-week contract; no RTO permitted during first week of orientation,

- Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler,

- Travelers can remain for up to 18 months and must take a 3-month break after,