An Intensive Care Registered Nurse cares for acutely ill patients in an intensive care or critical care clinical setting. Works with Physicians and other specialists as part of a critical care team. Monitors patients, coordinates care, and provides advanced life support as needed.
2 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift contract at a small community hospital in Oregon, with Epic experience and the ability to titrate a wide range of drips required. Details Small 40-bed acute care community hospital with a 4-bed ICU unit MS, IMCU, and ICU are all located on the same floor Patient population includes DKA, septic shock, ETOH withdrawal, hypoxemia, acute respiratory distress, and COVID Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 RNs are required to titrate drips including Propofol, Levophed, Dobutamine, Precedex, Fentanyl, Insulin, Esmolol, Versed, Ketamine, and others Mindray monitoring system in use — must be comfortable reading and interpreting telemetry strips Charting via Epic EMR 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM Scheduling done in 2-week blocks by management; nights are typically grouped in sets of 3-4 consecutive shifts Every other weekend required Holiday rotation may apply if a holiday falls on a regularly scheduled shift No on-call or standby requirement Floating to IMCU or MS may be required with a full patient assignment; candidates with ED experience may be asked to float to or assist in the ED Requirements Active Oregon RN license required Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS; TNCC and PALS preferred Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required Proficiency with telemetry strip interpretation required Experience with drip titration required Additional Information Level 4 Trauma facility — candidates must be comfortable functioning with more limited resources and assisting across units as needed Charge nurse oversees MS, IMCU, and ICU and does not typically carry a patient assignment Hospitalist available 24/7 on-site; Intensivist on-site Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM, with OHSU telemedicine coverage after hours and on weekends Respiratory therapy staff available in the facility 24/7 with ICU support as needed Nurse aides available on the unit, shared with the MS floor Orientation consists of 1-2 shifts with a preceptor Any color scrubs permitted; must be clean and professional No visible face tattoos during shift; natural hair colors required First-time travelers are welcome to apply
