Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Decatur (IL); 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

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with cardiac/CVICU experience for a night shift assignment in Illinois. An active IL license is required at the time of application, along with ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years ICU experience, CVICU preference, and skills in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and arterial/central line management.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required and in hand at time of application.
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years ICU experience required with CVICU or cardiac ICU focus.
• CVICU experience preferred or ICU with cardiac device management (Impella, balloon pump, TVP).
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and 12-lead EKGs.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care nursing to ICU patients with complex cardiac, renal, neurological, and respiratory needs.
• ICU with 20 beds in a Level II Trauma hospital.
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts (1800-0630).
• 1:2 patient ratios; floating within hospital or to affiliates as needed.
• Use Cerner charting system; hospital policies followed.

Skills

ICU experience

Cardiac monitoring

12-lead EKGs

IV therapy

Vasoactive drips

Emergency meds

Hypothermia protocol

Frequent holidays work

Education

Active IL RN license

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Tools

Cerner charting

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN with cardiac/CVICU experience for a night shift assignment requiring an active IL license.

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required and in hand at time of application
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• CVICU experience preferred, or ICU experience with cardiac device management (Impella, balloon pump, TVP)
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and obtaining 12-lead EKGs
• Pre/Post Cardiac Cath or intervention experience required
• Chronic/acute renal failure patient care experience required
• IV therapy skills required, including arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, blood product administration, and starting IVs
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips, and administering continuous IV sedation and emergency medications
• CVA/acute stroke management experience required
• Respiratory/thoracic skills required, including ventilator management, ABG interpretation, suctioning, and BiPAP/CPAP support
• Experience with infection prevention, isolation precautions, PPE use, and code blue/rapid response

Responsibilities

• ICU unit with 20 rooms/beds in an acute care, Level II Trauma hospital
• 1:2 patient ratios
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (1800-0630)
• Works every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities as needed
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Scrub color is royal blue
• Provide critical care nursing to ICU patients with complex cardiac, renal, neurological, and respiratory needs
• Experience with hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun preferred
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• RTO requests ideally limited to 5 or fewer days
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Previous permanent or PRN employees of the hospital system must be separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Travel pairs are not accepted

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-774720

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