Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a Level II Trauma facility in Idaho. This travel assignment requires IABP/Impella competency within the past year.

The role includes high-acuity critical care with variable 12-hour shifts, no call, and a strong emphasis on patient and family education, safety, and teamwork. Active Idaho license, BLS/ACLS/NIHSS, and EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Idaho or compact RN license required.
• Current AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 3 years of patient-facing RN experience required.
• Minimum 1 year of ICU RN experience required, Trauma/Neuro ICU experience preferred.
• ADN or diploma required, BSN preferred.
• IABP and Impella experience within the past year required.
• Previous travel RN experience required.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.
• Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Acute care ICU setting at a Level II Trauma facility.
• Critical Care unit with 32 combined beds across two 13-bed units plus 6 overflow beds on 2 floors, operated as one unit.
• Patient population includes 2-4 CV surgery cases daily, trauma, neurosurgical and complex spinal surgery, and general medical patients.
• Traditional 2:1 nurse to patient ratio, with 1:1 ratios for post-TPA, CRRT, IABP, Impella, and immediate post open-heart recovery patients.
• Team nursing model may be used during high patient volume, with 3 nurses caring for up to 6 patients.
• Floating to IMC/PCU required, with 1:4 ratios and a large volume of post heart catheterization patients including arterial lines, chest tubes, and epicardial pacers.
• Monitor tech and CNA support provided on the floated unit.
• Uses EPIC EMR, Plum IV pumps, and Philips monitors.
• Variable 12-hour day or night shifts, not rotating within the same week.
• Weekends and holidays required as needed.
• No call requirements.
• Responsible for evaluating, planning, implementing, and documenting nursing care for Critical Care patients.
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures and administer medications within scope of practice.
• Promote patient independence through patient and family education on conditions, medications, and self-care.
• Cardiac and neuro specialty nurses may be required to care for general patients based on unit capacity.
• One health unit clerk supports each floor.
• Navy blue scrubs required.
• Orientation includes approximately 8 hours of general hospital orientation followed by two 12-hour preceptored shifts.
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position.
• Time off requests cannot be approved outside of the initial contract or extension period.

Skills

RN licensure

ICU nursing

Travel nurse experience

IABP/Impella competency

EPIC EMR experience

Education

ADN or diploma

BSN preferred

Tools

EPIC EMR system

Plum IV pumps

Philips monitors

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Level II Trauma facility requiring prior travel experience and IABP/Impella competency within the past year.

Requirements

• Active Idaho or compact RN license required prior to start
• Current AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of patient-facing RN experience required at time of hire
• Minimum 1 year of ICU RN experience required, Trauma/Neuro ICU experience preferred
• ADN or diploma required, BSN preferred
• IABP and Impella experience within the past year required
• Previous travel RN experience required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment

Responsibilities

• Acute care ICU setting at a Level II Trauma facility
• Critical Care unit with 32 combined beds across two 13-bed units plus 6 overflow beds on 2 floors, operated as one unit
• Patient population includes 2-4 CV surgery cases (CABG, valve, TAVR, ECMO) daily, trauma, neurosurgical and complex spinal surgery, and general medical patients
• Traditional 2:1 nurse to patient ratio, with 1:1 ratios for post-TPA, CRRT, IABP, Impella, and immediate post open-heart recovery patients
• Team nursing model may be used during high patient volume, with 3 nurses caring for up to 6 patients
• Floating to IMC/PCU required, with 1:4 ratios and a large volume of post heart catheterization patients including arterial lines, chest tubes, and epicardial pacers
• Monitor tech and CNA support provided on the floated unit
• Uses EPIC EMR, Plum IV pumps, and Philips monitors
• Variable 12-hour day or night shifts, not rotating within the same week
• Weekends and holidays required as needed
• No call requirements
• Responsible for evaluating, planning, implementing, and documenting nursing care for Critical Care patients
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures and administer medications within scope of practice
• Promote patient independence through patient and family education on conditions, medications, and self-care
• Cardiac and neuro specialty nurses may be required to care for general patients based on unit capacity
• One health unit clerk supports each floor
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Orientation includes approximately 8 hours of general hospital orientation followed by two 12-hour preceptored shifts
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Time off requests cannot be approved outside of the initial contract or extension period

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-771901

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