Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; 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 is seeking an experienced ICU RN with a CA license and 3+ years of ICU experience, including neuro patient care, for a 13-week travel assignment.

Active CA RN license required with BLS/ACLS; NIHSS certification required and CPI preferred. Travel nursing experience, ventilator management, and proficiency with neuro patient care are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC)
• NIHSS certification required; CPI certification preferred
• Minimum 3 years of ICU experience required
• Prior travel nurse experience required
• Neuro care proficiency including CVA/acute stroke management, EVD, ICP monitoring, post-neurosurgery care preferred
• Experience with ventilator management and respiratory care
• Experience with central/arterial/PICC line management and titrating drips
• Experience with continuous IV sedation and neuromuscular blockade
• 2 references within the last year
• Disclosure of any background/licensure hits with documentation

Responsibilities

• ICU Day shift (3x12 hours) 7:00 AM-7:30 PM
• Care for high Neuro ICU patient volume
• Maintain 1:2 patient ratio
• Epic charting system usage required
• Weekend shifts and on-call as needed
• May float to Summit or Herrick Campus within scope
• Shuttle provided for campus transfers
• Provide critical care in neurological and surgical cases
• Manage multisystem organ dysfunction and cardiac monitoring
• Perform phlebotomy and follow infection control procedures
• Complete labs within 3–5 days of contract signing
• 7-year work history verification
• All compliance docs due 10 days prior to start
• Re-orientation only if not previously oriented in 6+ months
• Local candidates accepted at local rate within 50 miles

Skills

ICU nursing

Neuro patient care

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

Central line management

Arterial line management

PICC line management

Vasoactive drips

Epic charting

Tools

Epic

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN with a CA license and 3+ years of ICU experience, including neuro patient care, for a 13-week travel assignment.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS (AHA or ARC only)
• NIHSS certification required; CPI certification preferred
• Minimum 3 years of ICU experience required
• Prior travel nurse experience required
• Proficiency with neuro patient care required, including CVA/acute stroke management, EVD, ICP monitoring, and post-neurosurgery care preferred
• Skilled in ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and respiratory care
• Experience with central line, arterial line, and PICC line management
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with continuous IV sedation and neuromuscular blockade
• 2 references obtained within the last year required for consideration
• Must disclose any background or licensure hits with supporting documentation for facility approval

Responsibilities

• Work in the ICU on a Day shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 AM-7:30 PM)
• Unit sees a high volume of Neuro ICU patients
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Epic charting system experience required
• Weekend requirements include every other weekend and additional shifts as needed based on unit census
• On-call required as needed
• May float to other units within scope of practice, including Summit or Herrick Campus, with as little as 1.5 hours notice
• Shuttle service provided for floating between campuses
• Provide critical care nursing to ICU patients with a focus on neurological and surgical cases
• Manage complex cases involving multisystem organ dysfunction and cardiac monitoring
• Perform phlebotomy and adhere to infection prevention and isolation precaution protocols
• Must complete labs within 3-5 days of contract signing
• 7-year work history verification required for all candidates
• All compliance documents due 10 days prior to start
• Re-orientation only required if previously oriented at this facility and separated for 6+ months
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request approved per contract
• Holiday coverage includes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Returning employees must have a 1-year separation before being eligible to return as a traveler
• Local candidates accepted at local rate within a 50-mile radius
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position

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-758539

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