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Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Jan 25, 2027 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a float pool position requiring 1 year of ICU experience and the ability to float across multiple critical care units. Details Float pool position covering all ICUs, PCU/ACC/CCU, and ED holding at the facility 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend required 48 hours per week with occasional back-to-back weekends possible Patient ratios: ICU 1:2, PCU/ACC/CCU 1:4, ED holding based on level of care Cares for COVID, neuro, trauma, medical, and surgical patients including sepsis, pneumonia, DKA, multi-system failure, spinal injuries, pre/post cath (radial approach), respiratory compromise, CHF, COPD, GSW, stabbings, MVA, strokes, and TBI CVICU patients include post-op CABG, esophagectomy, TAVR, AAA repair, and thoracic/vascular surgeries Not responsible for fresh CABG/TAVR, EVDs, post-TPA patients, or patients on ECMO, IABP, Impella, or hypothermia protocol devices May float to Neuro/Trauma/Medical/Cardiac ICU, CCU, PCU/ACC, ED holding, Med Surg, and surge areas Possible floating to a nearby sister hospital approximately 2.5 miles away with advance notice Uses Epic charting system Schedule created in 3-week blocks, released 7-10 days in advance with no self-scheduling Requirements Active WA or compact RN license required Required
BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required Epic EMR experience required Skills required: cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent and BiPAP management, invasive line management, ostomy and general drain care, tracheostomy care, chest tube and lumbar drain management, and IV medication titration Traveler telemetry competency exam must be completed and passed prior to start Additional Information Supported by charge nurse, hospitalist, RT, and intensivist coverage 24/7, with cardiologist on call for CVICU, CCU, and cardiac short stay Orientation includes 1 day of general hospital orientation, 1 day of unit orientation, and 1 day on like units Responsibilities include whiteboard updates, hourly rounding documentation, and bedside shift report Professional scrubs of any color are accepted Medication safety practices include two-nurse verification for wasting controlled substances and proper documentation of pain medication administration Time off requests beyond 5 days require manager approval First-time travelers with strong ICU and float pool experience will be considered