Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler; Carroll (IA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler Staffing Professionals is seeking a Night Shift RN for CCU in Iowa, requiring 3 years CCU experience and an IA or compact RN license. The role is a travel assignment with Nights, 3x12s, 36 hours per week, starting ASAP for 13 weeks, with 2 openings.

Experience with MEDITECH EMR and ability to titrate multiple drips is essential. BLS/ACLS required; TNCC/NIHSS/PALS preferred. Night shifts include weekend and holiday coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of CCU experience required.
• Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience required.
• Active RN license (IA or Compact) required, with willingness to wait for licensure.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required.
• TNCC, NIHSS, and PALS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hospitals CCU unit with 6 beds; manage 1:2–1:4 nurse-to-patient ratios.
• Titrate drips (Cardizem, insulin, norepinephrine) and monitor telemetry.
• Night shifts 7pm start, 3x12-hour shifts on a 6-week cycle; weekend coverage required.

Skills

CCU experience

Travel nursing

IA license or Compact

BLS

ACLS

Education

BSN not required

Tools

MEDITECH

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Travel RN - ICU

Travel RN - ICU

Assignment Overview

Overview

Posted 2+ weeks ago

Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

ASAP

Length

13 weeks

Openings

2

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring a night shift RN for a CCU position requiring 3 years of CCU experience and a valid IA or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the CCU (Critical Care Unit) of an acute care hospital with a Trauma Level 4 designation
• Unit has 6 beds set up for CCU-level patients and will flex to accommodate MedSurg Peds patients as needed
• Nurse-to-patient ratio goal is 1:2 but may be up to 1:4 depending on acuity and MedSurg Peds needs
• Common diagnoses include CHF, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, and DKA, with occasional central line insertions, thoracentesis, and paracentesis performed by providers
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Cardizem, insulin, and norepinephrine
• Uses MEDITECH as the charting system/EMR
• Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts starting at 7pm on a 6-week cyclic schedule
• Required to work every third weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun, with some flexibility to Sat/Sun/Mon)
• Holiday coverage required based on contract season (1 major and 1 minor holiday)
• Floating required to the MedSurg Peds side due to Critical Access Hospital designation; rare floating to other departments, with optional cross-training to behavioral health and ER
• RT coverage is available during weekday daytime hours only; nights and weekends require the CCU nurse and House Supervisor to manage BiPAP, ventilators, and other respiratory therapy needs
• No dedicated Tele/Monitor Techs on the unit; CCU nurses monitor telemetry themselves and must have coverage to leave the unit

Requirements

• Active RN license (IA or Compact) required, with willingness to wait for licensure
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required
• TNCC, NIHSS, and PALS certifications preferred
• Minimum 3 years of CCU experience required
• Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience required
• Critical Access Hospital (CAH) experience preferred but not required
• BSN not required for this position

Additional Information

• Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Responsible for managing titratable drips and monitoring telemetry independently on the unit
• Charge Nurse oversees both MedSurg Peds and CCU sides but typically does not carry a patient caseload unless needed for patient influx or staffing needs
• House Supervisor is based out of the ED and oversees the entire hospital and nursing home, providing coverage for CCU breaks and lunches as well as respiratory therapy support during nights and weekends
• Nurse aide support available at a goal ratio of 1:6 on day shift and 1:8 on night shift, varying by census and staffing
• No in-house hospitalist or intensivist; patients are managed by their private physicians, with the ER physician responding to emergencies and codes
• Unit-specific orientation consists of two 12-hour shifts
• Dress code allows grey, black, pink, or white scrubs in any color combination
• Physical med drawer keys must be checked out from the Pyxis at the start of shift and returned at the end; a replacement fee applies if not returned
• Nurses should stay informed of unit quality projects and initiatives and support efforts to meet those goals

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,254/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$29,302

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$117,208

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,008/wk

Regular Hours

$28.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,008

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,254/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,029 - $2,254. The $2,254 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Facility

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