Travel ICU RN - Level 1 Trauma STIC (Night Shift)

American Traveler, LLC.; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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, LLC. is seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse for a Level 1 Trauma Center STIC unit in Oak Lawn, IL. The role requires IL RN licensure, BLS/ACLS, and at least 2 years of ICU experience with vent/trach and invasive line management.

Responsibilities include floating to MICU/Neuro ICU and other units, 12-hour night shifts (1900-0730), and no on-call requirements. Travel-friendly with comprehensive on-site support and benefits.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS and TNCC preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required.
• Current ICU RN experience with vent/trach management, invasive line management (A-lines, ICP, CVP, central lines), IV/phlebotomy skills, and cardiac rhythm interpretation.
• Experience with medication titration (Propofol, Versed, Fentanyl, Dilaudid, Levophed, Heparin, paralytics, insulin).
• EPIC EMR experience required.
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Candidate DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Responsibilities

• 20-bed Surgical Trauma ICU (STIC) within a Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Locked unit treating multi-system trauma, GSW, stabbings, spinal trauma, general surgery, massive transfusion, kidney transplant, vascular surgery, and organ donation/end-of-life patients
• All admissions must be cleared through the Trauma Team
• RN to patient ratio of 1:2-3 based on acuity; CNA ratio of 1:9-10
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0730), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required, with night shift weekends falling on Friday and Saturday
• Self-scheduling with weekend guidelines; time off approval through manager
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to MICU, Neuro ICU, CVTU, Adult Surgical Heart Unit, and stepdown/tele units (no MedSurg); travelers float first and may float mid-shift
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing
• Unit supported by 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalist (NP and Residents), on-call Intensivist, and on-call Trauma Surgeon/Team
• Charge nurse floats freely and assists with breaks; receptionist/HUC on unit 7a-7p
• Educator available Monday-Friday; OT, PT, and ST available during the day Monday-Friday
• Phlebotomy and IV/VAT team support available for difficult draws
• One day of orientation, including meeting with the Nurse Manager, online modules, and precepted shift, followed by a second day with a resource partner
• Holiday coverage required for 2 holiday nights (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year''s Eve, or New Year''s Day)
• Navy blue scrubs required with navy, white, gray, or black undershirts only
• No artificial fingernails or extenders allowed during direct patient contact; natural nail tips must be under 1/4 inch
• Free parking available on site
• No radius restrictions; local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for a travel assignment

Skills

ICU Experience

Vent/Trach management

Invasive line management

Medication titration

Rhythm interpretation

Education

IL RN license

Tools

EPIC EMR

Alaris IV pumps

Pyxis medication dispensing

Job description

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse for a Level 1 Trauma Center STIC unit in Oak Lawn, IL. The role requires IL RN licensure, BLS/ACLS, and at least 2 years of ICU experience with vent/trach and invasive line management.

Responsibilities include floating to MICU/Neuro ICU and other units, 12-hour night shifts (1900-0730), and no on-call requirements. Travel-friendly with comprehensive on-site support and benefits.