ICU Travel RN: Level II Trauma Center

American Traveler; Town of Summit (WI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Level II Trauma Center in Wisconsin. Candidates must have a WI or compact RN license, 2+ years ICU experience, and BLS/ACLS/NIHSS; TNCC preferred.

The 14-bed ICU serves general, cardiac, trauma, surgical and neuro patients with 12-hour evening shifts (1900-0700), every other weekend, and no on-call requirements. Epic EMR, Alaris pumps, and Pyxis are used.

Qualifications

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• TNCC certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Vent/trach management, tube/drain management, chest tubes, and invasive line management (art line, CVP)
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills required
• Experience with medication titration including sedation, pressors, cardiac, pain, and paralytics
• Surgical recovery experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with abdominal pressure monitoring, EVDs, CVVH, and IABP preferred
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Candidate DOB and last 4 of SSN required for consideration

Responsibilities

• 14-bed ICU within a Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center
• Patient population includes general/medical, cardiac, trauma, surgical, and neuro cases
• Patient ratios of 1:1-3, with team nursing support from experienced MedSurg RNs when ratios exceed 2 patients
• No cardiovascular surgeries performed on the unit
• 12-hour evening shifts, 1900-0700, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required anywhere in the hospital within scope of practice, with 1:4 ratio when floating to MedSurg/Tele units or ED Boarding with MS patients
• Travelers float first
• Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing system used
• Manage critically ill patients with conditions including sepsis, respiratory failure, GI bleeds, cardiac events, trauma, and neuro emergencies
• Unit supported by Charge RN, 1-2 CNAs per shift, HUC on day shift, RT, hospitalists, and intensivists available 24/7, and OT/PT/ST during the day
• 2-day orientation including facility access/training on day 1 and 12-hour unit training with a preceptor on day 2
• Holiday coverage required for 1 holiday per contract
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be approved
• Schedules are built in 6-week increments
• Scrubs must be a solid, professional color with no graphics, logos, or designs
• Free parking available in designated employee areas
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former employees of the health system or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for this travel position
• No radius rules apply; local candidates accepted at the same rate

Skills

ICU nursing

Vent/trach management

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Medication titration

Education

RN license

Tools

Epic EMR

Alaris IV pumps

Pyxis system

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Level II Trauma Center in Wisconsin. Candidates must have a WI or compact RN license, 2+ years ICU experience, and BLS/ACLS/NIHSS; TNCC preferred.

The 14-bed ICU serves general, cardiac, trauma, surgical and neuro patients with 12-hour evening shifts (1900-0700), every other weekend, and no on-call requirements. Epic EMR, Alaris pumps, and Pyxis are used.