Travel Neuro ICU RN – Critical Care, Craniotomy & EVD

American Traveler, LLC.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; 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

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position requiring prior ICU experience and proficiency managing craniotomy and EVD patients.

The role offers 3x12 or 4x12 shifts (24- to 48-hour blocks), day and night options, a Magnet-designated Level I trauma teaching hospital setting, and travel housing assistance. Wisconsin-based assignment with 50-mile residency requirement.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (WI or Compact)
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA only)
• Minimum 2 years of acute care ICU experience within the last 3 years in the specialty
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Hands-on experience managing craniotomy and EVD patients required (hard requirement)
• Proficiency in arterial line management, central/PICC line care, and blood product administration
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, and ABG interpretation
• Skilled in titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips, continuous IV sedation, and neuromuscular blockade administration
• Experience with CVA/stroke management, ICP monitoring, and post-neurosurgery care
• Must pass a telemetry exam with strict passing criteria prior to starting
• Neurosurgery and teaching hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level I experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Work in the Neuro ICU, caring for both ICU and IMC patient populations
• Day and night shifts available (3x12 and 4x12 hour options), 0700-1930 and 1900-0730
• Required to work every other weekend and some holidays
• Floating required as needed
• Epic EMR experience required
• Provide critical care nursing to neuro ICU and surgical ICU patients, including those with traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury
• Work at a Magnet-designated, Level I trauma teaching hospital ranked as Wisconsin's #1 hospital
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Telemetry exam requires 100% identification of lethal rhythms and an 80% or higher passing score, with up to two attempts allowed before additional review is required
• Parking permit required if parking onsite, with public transportation and park & ride options also available

Skills

RN license

BLS

ACLS

ICU experience

Neuro ICU

Arterial line care

Central/PICC line care

Blood product administration

Ventilator management

Telemetry

Cardiac/vasoactive drips

Neurosurgery experience

Trauma Level I

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler, LLC. is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position requiring prior ICU experience and proficiency managing craniotomy and EVD patients.

The role offers 3x12 or 4x12 shifts (24- to 48-hour blocks), day and night options, a Magnet-designated Level I trauma teaching hospital setting, and travel housing assistance. Wisconsin-based assignment with 50-mile residency requirement.