Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; 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 is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a night shift assignment in California. The ideal candidate holds a CA RN license and is proficient in ventilator management, arterial line care, and vasoactive drip titration, with strong critical care skills.

The role requires at least 2 years in ICU, travel nursing experience, and multiple certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS within 180 days, TNCC within 180 days, NIHSS within 90 days).

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• PALS certification required within 180 days of hire.
• TNCC certification required within 180 days of hire.
• NIHSS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required.
• Previous travel nursing experience required.
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care.
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and suctioning (ETT, NT).
• Experience managing continuous IV sedation, paralytics/neuromuscular blockade, and titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips.
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management, post-craniotomy and post-neurosurgery care, and traumatic brain/spinal cord injury management.
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and obtaining 12-lead EKGs.
• Experience with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure management and IV insulin protocols.
• Preferred experience with CABG, post cardiac surgery, Swan-Ganz/pulmonary artery line monitoring, and FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring.
• Preferred experience with GI surgery and phlebotomy.
• Preferred experience in Neuro ICU and Surgical ICU settings.
• 2 supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Acute care ICU setting.
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 18:45-07:15).
• Every other Saturday/Sunday weekend requirement.
• Holiday coverage as needed.
• Epic charting system experience required.
• Trauma Level II experience preferred.
• Responsible for assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care in an acute ICU setting.
• Provides holistic, individualized care incorporating psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
• Develops and implements comprehensive plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare teams.
• Maintains effective communication to foster collaborative relationships and optimal patient outcomes.
• Adheres to hospital policies, industry standards, and applicable regulations.
• Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius at local rate.
• Returning employees must have a 1-year separation before returning as a traveler.
• Maximum of 7 RTO days per contract, with only 1 holiday RTO request approved per contract.
• Holiday RTO restricted for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Skills

Ventilator management

Vasoactive drip titration

ICU care

Critical care nursing

Telemetry / cardiac monitoring

CVA/acute stroke management

IV therapy

Trauma care

Travel nursing experience

Epic charting system

Education

California RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification (within 180 days)

TNCC certification (within 180 days)

NIHSS certification (within 90 days)

Minimum 2 years ICU experience

Travel nursing experience

Tools

Epic

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift assignment requiring CA RN licensure and critical care skills including ventilator management and vasoactive drip titration.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• PALS certification required within 180 days of hire
• TNCC certification required within 180 days of hire
• NIHSS certification required within 90 days of hire
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and suctioning (ETT, NT)
• Experience managing continuous IV sedation, paralytics/neuromuscular blockade, and titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management, post-craniotomy and post-neurosurgery care, and traumatic brain/spinal cord injury management
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and obtaining 12-lead EKGs
• Experience with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure management and IV insulin protocols
• Preferred experience with CABG, post cardiac surgery, Swan-Ganz/pulmonary artery line monitoring, and FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring
• Preferred experience with GI surgery and phlebotomy
• Preferred experience in Neuro ICU and Surgical ICU settings
• 2 supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Acute care ICU setting
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 18:45-07:15)
• Every other Saturday/Sunday weekend requirement
• Holiday coverage as needed
• Epic charting system experience required
• Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Responsible for assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care in an acute ICU setting
• Provides holistic, individualized care incorporating psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors
• Develops and implements comprehensive plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare teams
• Maintains effective communication to foster collaborative relationships and optimal patient outcomes
• Adheres to hospital policies, industry standards, and applicable regulations
• Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius at local rate
• Returning employees must have a 1-year separation before returning as a traveler
• Maximum of 7 RTO days per contract, with only 1 holiday RTO request approved per contract
• Holiday RTO restricted for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

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-762825

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