Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; 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 seeking an experienced ICU travel nurse for a 10-bed unit in Nampa, Idaho. The RN will provide critical care for patients with heart failure, sepsis, stroke and post-code situations, while collaborating with on-site teams.

You will read telemetry, titrate drips, and support Tele/ICU staff on a 7p-7a schedule with floating responsibilities to Tele, Meridian, and Boise ICUs. Prior travel experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (ID or compact) required at submission.
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required.
• Must be a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 10-bed ICU within an acute care hospital.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2.
• Care for complex ICU patients and titrate multiple drips.
• Read telemetry strips using Spacelabs equipment.

Skills

ICU nursing

Team player

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Requirements

• Active RN license (ID state or compact) required at time of submission
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
• Must be a strong team player
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor reference from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

• Work in a 10-bed Intensive Care Unit within an acute care hospital
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
• Care for patients with heart failure, respiratory failure, sepsis, GI bleeds, strokes, TPA administration, post-code, and pneumonia cases
• Titrate drips including Propofol, Levophed, Dobutamine, Vasopressin, Fentanyl, Epinephrine, and Diltiazem
• RNs are required to read telemetry strips using Spacelabs equipment as there are no dedicated tele/monitor techs
• Support staff includes 1 CNA per shift, 24/7 on-site Hospitalist, 24/7 telehealth Intensivist, and 24/7 Respiratory Therapy coverage
• RT equipment on unit includes vents, high flow, and BiPAP
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7a
• Weekend rotation required as needed, aiming for every other weekend
• Floating required to Tele unit (attempting to keep 1:3 ratio) and to Meridian and Boise ICUs
• No call or standby requirements
• EPIC EMR used
• Charge nurse does not carry a patient assignment
• 1-2 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided depending on experience
• Scrubs may be any color as long as clean and professional
• Holiday coverage required if there is a unit need
• No blocked scheduling or special scheduling requests accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former permanent employees must be separated from employment for at least one year before applying for a travel assignment
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted
• Client may cancel up to 4 shifts over the 13-week assignment

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-759643

Open Positions: 2