ICU Float Pool Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
Augusta University Medical Center
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ICU Float Pool Nurse - Augusta, Georgia

Facility: AU Medical Center
Hospital System: AU Medical Center, Inc.
Employment Type: Rollover Contract (13 weeks)

Job Overview

• Monitor, examine, and evaluate patient conditions in ICU settings.
• Assist with and deliver care plans to promote patient outcomes and wellbeing.
• Use independent judgment in patient care and participate in evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate and communicate care plans with healthcare team members.
• Prioritize and coordinate daily patient flow and experience.
• Maintain documentation of assessments, care delivered, education, and any incidents.
• Maintain competency for ICU-level patient care.

Unit Equipment & Systems

• EPIC computerized charting with medication scanning
• Omnicell medication dispenser
• Phillips monitoring and EKG machines
• Ventilators
• iStat analyzers
• Accu-check glucometer and waived testing
• Chest tubes, drains, and restraints

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of critical care (ICU) experience
• Ability to multi-task and manage ICU patients as well as those awaiting transfer to Intermediate or Acute care levels

Licensure & Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure for Georgia or multi-state compact license
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification through AHA
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification through AHA

Schedule & Shift Details

• Shifts:

  • Four 0700-1930 (day shifts)
  • Six 1900-0730 (night shifts)
• Work every other weekend
• Floating required to all ICU units including CVICU, Neuro, SICU, STU, MICU

Patient Care & Staffing

• Nurse-to-patient ratio varies by patient acuity: 1:1 to 1:3

Orientation & Training

• Three-day preceptor-based ICU orientation with competency checklist
• Training on covering multiple ICU units and managing various patient acuity levels
• Adherence to all hospital policies and procedures

Dress Code

• Navy blue scrubs

Additional Notes

• Must be willing to float as needed to ICU and Intermediate Care (IMC) areas
• Recent level one or two trauma experience preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience considered a plus