Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursement

Licensure reimbursement

401(k)

Weekly pay

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an ICU RN for a 13-week acute care assignment in California. Requires 2+ years ICU experience with active CA RN license, BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS. Strong telemetry skills and ability to manage ventilated patients are essential.

This role uses Cerner EMR in a 20-bed ICU with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio on 12-hour night shifts. Travel housing and benefits are included; CCRN and additional critical care courses are preferred.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years ICU experience required.

Responsibilities

• Care for a 20-bed ICU in an acute care hospital.
• Maintain 1:2 patient ratio.
• Shifts are 12 hours, night schedule 7a–7p.
• Floating to Med-Surg Tele and Tele floors as needed.
• May be deployed to the ED for boarded ICU patients or standby with 30-minute response time.
• Utilize Cerner EMR and collaborate with ICU team.

Skills

ICU experience

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Telemetry reading

Vigilant patient monitoring

Education

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Tools

Cerner EMR

Ventilator management

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring 2+ years ICU experience, ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• CCRN and basic critical care course preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Strong IV skills required
• Comfortable managing ventilated patients and applying the ABCDE bundle
• Must be able to independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• Experience with sepsis, DKA, COPD, GI bleeds, and post-surgical ICU recovery patients
• Comfortable administering sedation medications such as Versed, Propofol, and norepinephrine

Responsibilities

• 20-bed ICU in an acute care hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Uses Cerner EMR
• 12-hour night shifts on a 7a/7p schedule
• 2 weekends required per 4-week period
• Holiday coverage as needed per unit requirements
• Floating required to Med-Surg Tele and Tele floors, with travelers floated first
• May be deployed to the ED to care for boarded ICU patients or placed on standby with a 30-minute response time
• Standby without being called in counts as a cancellation under the facility's policy
• Floor-specific orientation includes 2 shifts in ICU and 1 shift on an outside unit
• No block scheduling or scheduling accommodations for outside commitments
• Charge nurse on each shift serves as a resource for the entire hospital and does not carry a patient assignment
• Respiratory therapy manages ventilators and is available 24/7, as is pharmacy
• In-house internal medicine coverage is available 24/ 7, with pulmonology providing intensivist-level support outside of 24/7 hours
• Facility is not currently a STEMI center and does not treat neuro cases
• Navy scrub color required
• Candidates should be comfortable floating to other units and taking a full patient load
• Located near Yosemite National Park and several lakes, with San Francisco and Sacramento roughly 2 hours away
• First-time travelers may be considered

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-763951

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