Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $3,160 per week

About the Role

Alliance Services, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN for a position in Iron Mountain, Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Work 12-hour shifts rotating days and nights (7:00 AM to 7:00 PM & 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• 4x12 hour shifts per week
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Holiday requirement of 2 out of 3 holidays
• On-call and standby opportunities may be required
• Charge nurses take full patient assignments
• Orientation: computer education on day 1 (8 hours full day, 4 hours shadowing), day 2 is a full 12-hour orientation shift, and day 3 the clinician works independently

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Must be comfortable floating to Med/Surg with ratios of 1:3-6
• Preferred experience in Critical Access or Trauma Level 3 or 4 settings, or rural healthcare environments
• Must be proficient in vent management and comfortable troubleshooting and assisting with RT equipment including vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and heated high flow
• Required to titrate drips including Levophed, propofol, Cardizem, esmolol, and insulin
• Must be able to read and verify telemetry strips, including Med/Surg unit strips
• Required certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA)
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 2:1 for ICU and 3:1 for IMC dependent on acuity

Facility Details

• 5-bed ICU with 2 additional IMC beds
• Trauma Level 4 center serving a rural community
• Hospitalist or Intensivist in-house until 6:00 PM daily; ICU Tele Physician coverage overnight
• Respiratory therapy available 24/7 but not housed in the ICU
• No nurse aides on unit
• Solid professional scrub color required, no specific color designated
• Common diagnoses include respiratory failure, septic shock, detox, DKA, A-fib, and arrhythmias requiring pacing

Location

Iron Mountain is a charming Upper Peninsula city nestled among the forests and lakes of Michigan's northwoods, offering outdoor enthusiasts exceptional opportunities for hiking, fishing, skiing, and snowmobiling year-round. The area's tight-knit community and stunning natural surroundings make it an appealing destination for healthcare professionals seeking a rewarding rural experience with a high quality of life.

Compensation

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $3162. $500 contract completion bonus. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Benefits

• Weekly pay via direct deposit and accessible payroll support
• 401k with 100% matching
• Monthly reimbursement for health insurance
• Maximum non-tax stipends available including lodging, meals and incidentals
• 24/7 On-call support
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Referral bonus