ICU

ER Hold Unit – Critical Care RN | Night Shift | Fayetteville, GA

Contract: 14 weeks | Shift: Nights, 3×12-hour (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Start Date: November 30, 2026

This fast-paced inpatient hold unit is embedded within the emergency department, providing care for admitted patients awaiting placement on an inpatient floor. The unit manages a mixed-acuity census spanning ICU, IMCU, and acute care patients, with staffing ratios adjusted to match acuity levels. Typical length of stay is under 24 hours, though high-census periods can extend beyond that. Be prepared for rapid patient turnover — multiple bed assignments can occur simultaneously.

Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics

Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Licensure: Georgia RN license or Compact license required at time of submission

Experience: Minimum 2 years; first-time travelers accepted

Key Clinical Skills:

• Ventilator management, arterial line care, and central line management
• Titration of vasoactive and cardiac drips; IV insulin protocols
• Stroke/CVA management, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, procedural sedation monitoring
• Management of multisystem organ dysfunction, sepsis, respiratory and renal failure
• Blood product administration, TPN/lipids, 12-lead EKG acquisition

Scheduling Details:

• Every other weekend required
• No call required
• Float within facility per scope of practice as needed
• Self-scheduling
• Max 7 days RTO per contract; all RTO must be finalized at time of submission
• Holiday work expected per standard rotation

Compliance: All onboarding documents due the Tuesday prior to start date.