Registered Nurse/LTAC ICU

Registered Nurse / High Intensity Care Unit (HICU)...


How many years of experience are required?
" 2 years of RN experience is required
" Experience caring for medically complex patients requiring respiratory support, cardiac monitoring and rehabilitation is expected...

Are first-timers accepted? Yes...

What is the weekend requirement? Every other weekend is required...

What is the shift? Traveler may choose a 36-hour or 48-hour per week contract...

Will this traveler need to float within scope to meet facility needs/float between like units? Yes, all clinicians within this health system float...

Which certifications are required?
" ACLS is required
" BLS is required...

Is this client open to accommodating block schedule? No, travelers must remain flexible, and all RTO and accommodations should be sent with the submittal...

Are locals accepted? Yes, Lifebridge accepts local candidates...

What is the state licensure requirement? Maryland or compact RN license required upon submission...

Are there any time off restrictions here? If so, what are they?
" The system will auto approve 14 days or less of RTO
" Every other winter and summer holiday are required and no RTO is approved
" No RTO on hard-to-fill days like Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, etc...

Any additional contract details?
" Traveler may select a 36-hour or 48-hour per week contract...

Any additional unit information?
" This is a High Intensity Care Unit (HICU) supporting Ventilator, Pulmonary Care and Acute Rehabilitation patients
" The unit consists of 20 semiprivate rooms and can accommodate up to 40 patients
" The unit accepts adult patients age 18 and older
" Patients may have acute brain injuries, require respiratory assistance or special monitoring, or need continued rehabilitation
" Patients are monitored for cardiac conditions and other serious or complex medical conditions
" The unit provides 24/7 respiratory care, diagnostic services, medical treatment and rehabilitation
" Patients may transition to the HICU from an acute-care setting such as an ICU when they require an extended stay and multidisciplinary treatment
" Care is provided using a multidisciplinary team approach...

Any additional experience requirements?
" Must be comfortable caring for patients with chronic disease and complex medical conditions
" Experience with respiratory support and medically complex patients is expected
" Strong cardiac monitoring and assessment skills are expected
" Must be comfortable caring for patients requiring extended multidisciplinary treatment and rehabilitation...