Travel RN - ICU

American-Traveler; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Bonuses

Health insurance

401(k)

Weekly payroll

Online CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Per diem

Traveler discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is hiring an ICU RN for a Float Pool position. The role covers two campuses (Orange and Irvine) with 3×12-hour day shifts, and requires ICU and acute care experience plus the ability to float between units as needed.

Requirements include a CA RN license in-hand, BLS/ACLS, CPI Blue Card, and Epic EMR experience documented in work history. Two supervisor references are required.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license in-hand at time of application
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• CPI Blue Card in-hand for all Float Pool nurses
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years ICU experience required
• Minimum 1 year acute care experience required
• Minimum 1 year of full-time equivalent specialty experience within the past 2 years for specialized units
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level I and II experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience required and must be documented in work history
• Two supervisor references required at time of application
• Skills in IV therapy, arterial line management, central/PICC line care, blood product administration, and ventilator management required
• Experience with chest tube insertion/removal, BiPAP/CPAP, and ABG interpretation preferred
• Experience with CVVHD/CRRT, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, and dysrhythmia management preferred
• Experience with EVD, ICP monitoring, and post-neurosurgical care preferred

Responsibilities

• ICU setting within a float pool covering two campuses located 13 miles apart
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Floating required between Orange and Irvine campuses based on operational need
• May float to Step-Down, Telemetry, or Med-Surg units out of operational necessity
• Patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Scheduling, including holidays and weekends, is based on operational needsUses Epic EMR
• Float Pool position requiring adaptability to shifting unit assignments and locations
• Required to read and respond to emails in a timely manner
• Time off must be pre-approved prior to contract execution and cannot be changed after profile submission
• No RTO permitted within the first two weeks of the assignment, with a maximum of 7 days preferred per 13-week contract
• Prior travel experience required; first-time travelers not considered
• Returning staff must have been gone a minimum of 1 year to be eligible to return as a traveler
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travel candidates
• Manager interview may or may not be conducted; candidates must be comfortable proceeding without one

Skills

ICU experience

Float pool experience

Float flexibility

Education

CA RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

CPI Blue Card

NIHSS certification

ICU experience 2 years

Acute care experience 1 year

Specialized units experience 1 year

Charge nurse experience

Teaching hospital experience

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN for a Float Pool position requiring 2 years of ICU experience and float flexibility between two campuses and multiple units.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required in-hand at time of application (EMSA not accepted)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• CPI Blue Card from the Crisis Prevention Institute required in-hand for all Float Pool nurses (MAB or online CPI Blue not accepted)
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience required
• Minimum 1 year of full-time equivalent specialty experience within the past 2 years for specialized units
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level I and II experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience required and must be documented in work history
• Two supervisor references required at time of application
• Skills in IV therapy, arterial line management, central/PICC line care, blood product administration, and ventilator management required
• Experience with chest tube insertion/removal, BiPAP/CPAP, and ABG interpretation preferred
• Experience with CVVHD/CRRT, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, and dysrhythmia management preferred
• Experience with EVD, ICP monitoring, and post-neurosurgical care preferred

Responsibilities

• ICU setting within a float pool covering two campuses located 13 miles apart
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Floating required between Orange and Irvine campuses based on operational need
• May float to Step-Down, Telemetry, or Med-Surg units out of operational necessity
• Patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Scheduling, including holidays and weekends, is based on operational needsUses Epic EMR
• Float Pool position requiring adaptability to shifting unit assignments and locations
• Required to read and respond to emails in a timely manner
• Time off must be pre-approved prior to contract execution and cannot be changed after profile submission
• No RTO permitted within the first two weeks of the assignment, with a maximum of 7 days preferred per 13-week contract
• Prior travel experience required; first-time travelers not considered
• Returning staff must have been gone a minimum of 1 year to be eligible to return as a traveler
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travel candidates
• Manager interview may or may not be conducted; candidates must be comfortable proceeding without one

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