1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position requiring prior ICU experience and drip titration skills. Details Work in a 4-bed ICU within a small 40-bed community hospital (Trauma Level 4) Patient ratio of 1:2 in the ICU Common diagnoses include DKA, septic shock, ETOH withdrawal, hypoxemia, acute respiratory distress, and COVID Required to titrate drips such as propofol, levophed, dobutamine, precedex, fentanyl, insulin, esmolol, versed, and ketamine
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used for charting Night shift schedule, 12-hour shifts from 7pm-7:30am, 36 hours per week Scheduled in 2-week blocks with nights typically grouped 3-4 shifts in a row Every other weekend required No on-call or standby requirements Floating may be required to IMCU or MS units, or to the ED if prior ED experience is held Charge nurse oversees MS, IMCU, and ICU units, which are all located on the same floor Nurse aides shared with MS unit Hospitalist coverage in-house 24/7; Intensivist in-house M-F 8-5, telemedicine coverage via OHSU after hours and weekends Respiratory Therapy available in-house 24/7 Monitor techs available using Mindray telemetry equipment Requirements Active RN license (Standard or Compact) currently in hand Current certifications: BLS and ACLS; TNCC and PALS preferred Minimum 2 years of experience required Prior ICU experience required Comfortable titrating multiple drip medications Ability to interpret telemetry strips Additional Information Provide direct patient care in a small community hospital ICU with limited resources, requiring adaptability and willingness to help other units as needed Unit orientation includes 1-2 shifts with a preceptor Any color scrubs permitted, but must be clean and professional No visible face tattoos during shift and natural hair colors required May be asked to join holiday rotation if a holiday falls on a regularly scheduled shift First-time travelers are welcome to apply