American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Dickinson, North Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift ICU position requiring a ND or compact RN license and current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in the ICU of an acute care critical access hospital
• Unit has 4 beds with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2-3 depending on acuity
• Night shifts are 12 hours, 7 PM to 7 AM, with weekends and holidays as needed
• Patient population includes DKA, sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac cases, medical detox, art lines, and CVP
• RNs are required to titrate a variety of drips typical of ICU care
• RN is responsible for reading and interpreting their own telemetry strips
• Equipment includes nasal cannula to vent and the use of Meditech EMR
• Floating to Med-Surg or ER (for 1:1) is required
• RNs must be capable of coaching, teamwork, and identifying unsafe situations
• There is no charge nurse assigned; the ER is in charge of ICU
• No nurse aides or patient care techs are present on the unit
• Navy scrubs are required for this assignment
• Up to 3 days (12-hour shifts) of department-specific orientation provided
• Travelers are first to float as needed
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates cannot have been employed by any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• Requested time off must be submitted up front and is limited to 7 days or less per 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active ND or compact RN license required at the time of consideration
• Minimum 1 year of ICU RN experience required
• Current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and PALS certifications required
• TNCC, TCAR, or demonstrated experience with the care of trauma patients required
• Ability to pass fit testing; facial hair must not interfere with respirator fit
• Professional references: one supervisor reference from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years required
• Copy of driver’s license required for consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-612151. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

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