Registered Nurse Internal Travel CICU (Intermountain Health)

Job Description

Job Description:

The iFlex RN is part of Intermountain’s internal travel agency for assignments. This is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients. This RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members. Our iFlex RNs are expected to float if not needed at assigned facility.

Exciting Career Opportunity!

The Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) is a specialized unit dedicated to managing infants and children with severe cardiovascular conditions. This unit features cutting-edge technology and is staffed by professionals trained in advanced cardiac care. The CICU provides critical monitoring and treatment for patients facing life-threatening heart issues.

About the iFlex RN Role:

As an iFlex RN, you will be part of Intermountain’s internal travel agency, responsible for various assignments across our network. This role requires flexibility and a commitment to providing high-quality care in different locations. The iFlex RN is accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care using the nursing process, including technology, therapeutic interventions, evidence-based practices, and coordination with the healthcare team. You may be required to float to different units within the CICU service line if not needed at the assigned facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive care for patients with severe cardiovascular conditions, including those recovering from heart attacks and acute coronary syndromes.
• Monitor patient status continuously, responding swiftly to any rapid or unexpected changes.
• Manage care for patients undergoing complex procedures, such as coronary bypass surgery and heart transplants, as well as those with unstable angina and life-threatening arrhythmias.
• Administer ongoing therapy and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Utilize technology, therapeutic interventions, and evidence-based practices, and coordinate care with other health team members.

Typical Admissions:

• Congenital Heart Disease
• Heart failure
• Post-Op Cardiac Surgery
• Awaiting heart transplants
• Unstable angina
• Life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay rate $82/hr
• Competitive pay in line with local and national travel RN rates
• Pay rates are reviewed quarterly and adjusted based on market trends; each assignment will have a consistent pay rate
• For assignments more than 50 miles from the employee's home, a weekly living stipend will be provided
• Employees are responsible for securing their own housing during each travel assignment

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years of Inpatient Pediatric CICU Experience

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• Expected to fill shifts at both Primary Children's Salt Lak and Primary Children's Lehi.
• Current RN License in state of practice, and Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.

Join our dynamic iFlex RN team, where your expertise in cardiac care and flexibility will make a significant difference in the lives of patients across our network.

Physical Requirements:

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
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Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
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Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
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Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
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Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.).
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May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period.

Location:

Primary Childrens at Lehi, Primary Childrens Hospital

Work City:

Salt Lake City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$7.25 - $999.99

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.