Medical Solutions is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Job Description & Requirements
We’re seeking talented healthcare professionals whose adventure game is as strong as
their clinical game. Those that want flexibility and high pay, we have the positions for
you!
Some of the industry-leading benefits enjoyed by Medical Solutions travel nurses and
travel allied healthcare professionals include :
Estimated pay package based on bill rate at time job was posted. Bill rates can
change frequently and without notice. Exact pay package may vary based on guaranteed hours,
distance being traveled, and customizations available for travelers.
Unit "ICU Float
(Combination : MICU, SICU, TICU, CVICU, etc.)"
# Beds :
Nurse : Patient Ratios : "1 : 1-2 dependent on acuity; may be asked to flex up to 1 : 3
1 : 1 for high acuity patients such as CRRT, IABP, Impella, etc. "
Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?) : BLS, ACLS
Common diagnoses / Types of patients General- Combination ICUs
Experience or 'Must have' skills "Must have 2 years of ICU experience
Prefer prior travel experience
If a 1st time traveler- then they need to have 3+ years of ICU experience & have Epic experience "
Are RNs required to titrate drips? Must be comfortable titrating all critical drips
Common titratable & / or set rate drips Pressors, sedation, paralytics, antiarrhythmics, heparin, insulin, & more
Charge Nurse / House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Designated Charge on each unit; doesn't take a patient assignment unless necessary; more common for night shift charge to end up with a small pt assignment
Are there nurse aids on this unit / Ratios None; For sitter needs only
Hospitalist or Intensivist in house
RNs expected to be able to assist in troubleshooting and managing respiratory needs. "
RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc) Vents, Cpap, Bipap, High Flow; Breathing treatments
Are there Tele / Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors? No monitor tech; RNs are expected to read and interpret their own tele
Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?) "7-7, Schedule is made out by leadership for 6 wks at a time, travelers are expected to be flexible and help to fill gaps in permanent scheduling.
All time off requests need to be submitted prior to starting assignment"
Weekend Requirements 6-9 weekend shifts in a 6 week schedule
Holiday Requirements May be asked to go into the Holiday Rotation
Is there a call or standby requirement? Rare, for low census
Floating Requirements "May be asked to float into any other acuity level; ICU, PCU / Stepdown, & MS-Tele
You can be asked for float between all hospitals in the zone including :
Holy Cross Davis, Holy Cross Jordan Valley, Holy Cross Jordan Valley West, Holy Cross Salt Lake, Holy Cross Mountain Point (Region based out of Salt Lake City, UT)"
Scrub Color / Dress Code Any Color
Unit / Department specific orientation 1-2 days with a preceptor
Medical Solutions Job ID #1004410. 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 : ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
About Medical Solutions
At Medical Solutions, we’re people who care, helping people who care. No matter how you look at it, there’s a whole lot of care going on in our world and that’s just the way we like it. What do we do? Medical Solutions is one of the nation’s largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, connecting nurses and allied health clinicians with hospitals and healthcare systems across the country and around the corner. Through our family of brands, we also serve a segment of clients outside of the healthcare space. And we’re the very best at what we do. You’ll love our culture that’s filled with heart and soul. As a company and employer, we’re sincerely and unabashedly us. We lead as humans first and believe the unique qualities of each team member make us better together. We share a purpose for helping others and the drive to make a difference. And we offer endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, throughout your career. At Medical Solutions, you’ll find a great place to work and a career home. We’ve received Best Places to Work awards, landed top industry awards, and received accolades for the impact we’ve made in business and within our community. But the only way to really get to know us, is to join us. We think you’ll fit right in.
Benefits
Travel Icu Registered Nurse • Salt Lake City, UT, US