Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler; Anchorage (AK); 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

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a night shift assignment in Alaska. Active AK RN license and travel nursing experience are required to auto-offer the role.

The position covers 3x12 hour nights (19:00–7:30) in a Magnet, Level II Trauma acute care hospital with a patient ratio of 1:2. Epic charting is used, and weekend shifts are required. Housing may be provided, and candidates must be at least 50 miles away from the facility.

Qualifications

• Active AK RN license in hand for auto offer consideration.
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required; TNCC preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required.
• Prior travel nursing experience required.
• Epic charting experience required.
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, ABG interpretation, and suctioning required.
• Experience managing cardiac drips, vasoactive drips, and dysrhythmias.
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and phlebotomy required.
• Experience with IV insulin protocols required.
• Neuro ICU or Surgical ICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in the ICU of a Magnet, Level II Trauma acute care hospital.
• Night shift schedule of 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30).
• Weekend shifts required.
• May float to like units within the hospital or affiliate facilities as needed.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• Patient ratio of 1:2.
• Uses Epic charting system.
• Provide critical care nursing to ICU patients including multisystem organ dysfunction.
• Must be willing to work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's).
• Scrubs provided by facility.
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be considered.
• Local candidates not accepted.
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this role.
• Former permanent staff must be separated from the health system for a minimum of 3 months before returning as a travamp;eler.
• Travelers may work a maximum of 1 calendar year in this assignment before requiring a 6-month break prior to returning to the same facility.
• All requested time off must be submitted at the time of consideration and is approved individually upon offer.
• Only Hepatitis B vaccination is accepted; titers or declinations are not permitted.
• Housing options in the area may be limited.

Skills

IV therapy

Arterial line management

PICC line management

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

Dysrhythmias management

Phlebotomy

Education

Active AK RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NIHSS certification

TNCC certification

Tools

Epic charting

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift assignment requiring an active AK RN license and prior travel nursing experience.

Requirements

• Active AK RN license required in hand for auto offer consideration
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; TNCC preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care, PICC line management, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, ABG interpretation, and suctioning required
• Experience managing cardiac drips, vasoactive drips, and dysrhythmias required
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and phlebotomy required
• Experience with IV insulin protocols required
• Experience in Neuro ICU or Surgical ICU settings preferred
• 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required
• Copies of certifications required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Work in the ICU of a Magnet, Level II Trauma acute care hospital
• Night shift schedule of 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
• Weekend shifts required
• May float to like units within the hospital or affiliate facilities as needed
• No on-call responsibilities
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Uses Epic charting system
• Provide critical care nursing to ICU patients including those with multisystem organ dysfunction
• Must be willing to work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• Scrubs provided by facility
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be considered
• Local candidates not accepted
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this role
• Former permanent staff must be separated from the health system for a minimum of 3 months before returning as a travamp;eler
• Travelers may work a maximum of 1 calendar year in this assignment before requiring a 6-month break prior to returning to the same facility
• All requested time off must be submitted at the time of consideration and is approved individually upon offer
• Only Hepatitis B vaccination is accepted; titers or declinations are not permitted
• Housing options in the area may be limited

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 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 ID: P-780629

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