RN - 19492833

Auburn Medical Center • Auburn, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This floating Registered Nurse position serves locations in Auburn, Alabama, or possibly Covington, Georgia. The nurse provides care for ICU-level patients and below, with approximately 75% of the time spent caring for Progressive Care Unit (PCU)-level patients in the Emergency Department (ED) overflow. The patient population primarily includes patients with respiratory and renal conditions, post-operative patients, and other critical care cases. The role excludes craniotomies, major traumas, and major cardiothoracic surgeries. The ICU has 16 beds. Any scrub color is acceptable, with navy blue preferred; camouflage is not allowed.

The schedule consists of 12-hour night shifts and requires working every other weekend. The position is open to first-time travelers.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of nursing experience; acute care or critical care experience is preferred.
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.
• Experience with the EPIC electronic medical record system.
• Strong skills in cardiac rhythm interpretation, telemetry monitoring, and critical care procedures.
• Experience with Alaris IV Pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems.
• Available to work 12-hour night shifts and every other weekend.

Nice To Haves

• CCRN certification.
• Acute care or critical care nursing experience.
• Navy blue scrubs are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to diverse patient populations, including patients with respiratory failure, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), acute kidney injury (AKI), COPD, gastrointestinal bleeding, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), sepsis, post-operative recovery needs, cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), alcohol intoxication, or overdose.
• Manage patients using cardiac rhythm interpretation and telemetry monitoring.
• Oversee ventilators, tracheostomies, and BiPAP therapy.
• Administer and manage invasive lines, ostomies, general drains, chest tubes, and titrated IV medications.
• Lead the ED holding area when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed