Travel Nurse (RN) ICU (Intensive Care Unit)

Epic Travel Staffing

Winston-Salem, NC Posted 10/4/2024 Full Time

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring aTravel RN - ICU - 5th West 48's

Shift: Nights / 6:45p-7:15a, 12x4, 48 hrs per week, will consider 36's ,EOW

Length: 13 weeks (up to March 15, 2025 (hard stop))

Requirements:

  • NC License
  • Minimum 2 Years’ Experience
  • Strong drip experience is a must
  • Experience with IV start, telemetry and conscious sedation
  • Must have experience with arterial lines and titrating vasoactive drips
  • Skills required: PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Telemetry, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, Telemetry - on the unit monitoring, Use of Rapid Response Teams, IV insulin protocols, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, Peripheral Line Care/Management, PICC line management, Heparin Protocols, CVA, Chest tubes-Emerson/Pleur-evac, External CPAP/BIPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, Tracheostomy Management, Isolation Precautions
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • NIH
Other Details:
  • Accepts 1st time travelers
  • Locals Accepted
  • Target Ratios: 3:1 or 4:1
  • Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty
  • Float Requirement: Floating required as needed to sister unit which is an ICCU also
***NO BLOCK SCHEDULING***
**PCU unit runs more like an ICU. Strong drip experience is a must**
REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:
Minimum Years of Experience: 2 yrs of Experience Needed
Traveler Experience: Accepts 1st time travelers.
Locals Accepted: Yes
REQUIRED Skills: must have experience with arterial lines and titrating vasoactive drips, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Telemetry, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, Telemetry - on the unit monitoring, Use of Rapid Response Teams, IV insulin protocols, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, Peripheral Line Care/Management, PICC line management, Heparin Protocols, CVA, Chest tubes-Emerson/Pleur-evac, External CPAP/BIPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, Tracheostomy Management, Isolation Precautions
REQUIRED: ACLS, BCLS, NIH certifications, as well as, experience with IV start, telemetry and conscious sedation.
JOB DETAILS:
Target Ratios: 3:1 or 4:1
Unit will accept contracts from 13+ weeks up to March 15, 2025 (hard stop) to get the Unit through the Holidays!
*36 or 48 Hours can be offered. If Accepting 48 Hours, No OT will be billed until After 48 Hours
12 HR NIGHTS; 18:45 - 07:15
***RTO: 7 days MAX for Aya Auto Offer***
***NO BLOCK SCHEDULING***
Float Requirement: Floating required as needed to sister unit which is an ICCU also.
Weekend Requirement: Weekend Requirement: EVERY OTHER WEEKEND.
PATIENT DIAGNOSES: ADC:18 with 20 Beds. ICU stepdown. Post rapid response team patients, respiratory distress, unstable hemodynamics, withdrawal, GI bleeds, post-op: GYN, GU, GI, thoracotomies, neuro, ortho surgeries. Pre/post OB with complications (Pitocin).
Patient age from adolescent, adult, geriatric.
SPECIAL PROCEDURES/UNIT DETAILS: Only one pressor drip per patient, any more and they're transferred to ICU.
Cardizem, Nitro, Precedex, Cardene, Levophed, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Neo drips given on unit.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Bedside telemetry monitors with remote backup. Nurses must be able to recognize and treat dysrhythmias. A-lines, BIPAP's, chest tubes, trach's, there are no vents on unit.
UNIT SYSTEMS: Pyxis and Epic
SCHEDULING TYPE: NM creates schedule; ***NO BLOCK SCHEDULING***
SCRUBS: Navy, White or a combination of the two
***INTERNAL NOTES***
***Hospital Orientation week one; traveler must be available for classes each day***
***Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty***
COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline): Not Required
Flu Vaccine (Facility Guideline): Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only
Unit: 102-1300-14701 - 5th West Intermediate Care Unit - Electronic

Epic Travel Staffing:

  • Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Weekly direct deposit
  • Concierge state licensing program for RN and other healthcare modalities in multiple states, including CA
  • Industry leading allowances and reimbursements
  • Referral program with cash bonuses and additional perks
  • Exclusive job openings - Only at Epic
  • Epic Elite Program - Priority status at top facilities and exclusive loyalty bonuses

Pay rate is estimated based on weekly gross income.

Weekly gross pay based on qualifications and experience. Rate applies to travel positions only (50+ miles from permanent address).

Estimated Weekly Rate: $2470 per week

Job ID:
895012
JOB LOCATION:
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
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