Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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 ICU registered nurse for a 13-week night shift assignment in Colorado. The role requires a CO or compact RN license, NIHSS certification, and at least two years of ICU experience. BSN is not required, and a driver’s license copy is needed for consideration.

You will work in a Level 2 trauma ICU with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, 12-hour night shifts, and weekend rotation. Housing allowance, travel reimbursement, and benefits are offered to travelers.

Qualifications

• Active CO state or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (AHA)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BSN not required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

• Acute care Level 2 Trauma ICU setting with 36 beds
• 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Night shift schedule with 12-hour shifts
• Self-schedule a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule
• Holiday coverage required
• Floating required as first priority, with potential to float within Zone 1 if extreme need arises
• Charge nurse takes an assignment
• 24/7 in-house hospitalist/intensivist and respiratory therapy coverage
• Uses Epic EMR
• RNs responsible for titrating drips including vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, analgesics, and specialized medications
• RT equipment used includes CPAP, BiPAP, high flow, and ventilators
• No tele/monitor techs on unit
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling offered
• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity ICU setting, including drip titration and collaboration with in-house hospitalist/intensivist and respiratory therapy teams
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Unit/department-specific orientation date and location assigned during orientation week
• Clinicians must be in-state for orientation week even if initial modules are completed remotely
• Hiring process includes a clinical interview with facility team prior to offer
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any facility associated with the health system within the past year, though PRN employment through outside firms will be considered
• Float radius policy applies, requiring travelers to secure housing allowing them to float within their assigned zone

Skills

ICU RN experience

NIHSS certification

BLS & ACLS certifications

CO or compact RN license

2+ years RN experience

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring a CO or compact RN license and ICU experience with NIHSS certification.

Requirements

• Active CO state or compact (NLC) RN license required, pending licenses not accepted
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (AHA)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BSN not required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

• Acute care Level 2 Trauma ICU setting with 36 beds
• 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Night shift schedule with 12-hour shifts
• Required to self-schedule a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule
• Holiday coverage required
• Floating required as first priority, with potential to float within Zone 1 if extreme need arises
• Charge nurse takes an assignment
• 24/ 7 in-house hospitalist/intensivist and respiratory therapy coverage
• Uses Epic EMR
• Common diagnoses include abdominal pain, chest pain, fever, cough, dyspnea, headache, injury, and extremity pain
• RNs responsible for titrating drips including vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, analgesics, and specialized medications
• RT equipment used includes CPAP, BiPAP, high flow, and ventilators
• No tele/monitor techs on unit
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling offered
• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity ICU setting, including drip titration and collaboration with in-house hospitalist/intensivist and respiratory therapy teams
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Unit/department-specific orientation date and location assigned during orientation week
• Clinicians must be in-state for orientation week even if initial modules are completed remotely
• Hiring process includes a clinical interview with facility team prior to offer
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any facility associated with the health system within the past year, though PRN employment through outside firms will be considered
• Float radius policy applies, requiring travelers to secure housing allowing them to float within their assigned zone

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