Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Weekly payroll deposit

1st-day benefits

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift travel assignment in Colorado. Requires an active CO or compact RN license and critical care expertise with EPIC EMR usage. Must reside within 60 miles of the facility and be willing to cover rotating shifts.

Candidates must hold BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications, and provide a driver’s license copy. Housing allowances and travel reimbursement are provided where applicable.

Qualifications

• Active CO or compact RN license required.
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.
• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience.
• Driver's license copy required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Care for ICU patients in acute care with 12 beds and 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Titrate drips including vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, analgesics, metabolic and specialized meds.
• Work 12-hour night shifts; 6–9 weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule.
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling available.
• Possible floating to Zone 1 hospitals, including ICU, PCU/Stepdown, MS-Tele units.
• Call or standby as directed by nurse manager.
• 24/7 RT coverage with CPAP, BiPAP, high flow and ventilators.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Ventilator management

Tools

EPIC EMR

Philips telemetry monitors

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring critical care experience and a CO or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active CO or compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Acute care ICU setting with 12 beds and a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Patient population includes abdominal pain, chest pain, fever, cough, dyspnea, headache, injury, and extremity pain cases
• Responsible for titrating drips including vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, analgesics, metabolic, and specialized medications
• 12-hour night shifts with 6-9 weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling available
• Floating may be required within Zone 1 hospitals (Penrose Hospital, St Francis, St Francis InterQuest, St Mary Corwin, St Thomas More) including ICU, PCU/Stepdown, and MS-Tele units during extreme need
• Call or standby requirements determined by nurse manager
• 24/7 RT coverage with CPAP, BiPAP, high flow, and ventilator equipment available
• Hospitalist coverage in house
• Charge nurse may take a patient assignment
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Uses Philips telemetry monitors with no dedicated tele techs; RNs read their own strips
• Provide direct critical care nursing to ICU patients including drip titration and ventilator management
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Holiday coverage required
• Weekend coverage required (minimum six shifts per six-week schedule)
• Orientation includes 12 hours with unit-specific details assigned during orientation week
• Must be in-state for orientation week even if initial modules are remote
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility
• 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-775452

Open Positions: 1