Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; 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 RN for a travel assignment in California. The role requires an active CA RN license, 2+ years in ICU, and proficiency with EPIC charting. A strong background in neuro, cardiac, and CVICU-related care is expected.

The position involves 3x12 night shifts, potential float to related units, and a 20-patient census. Travel experience and ability to work weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required.
• 3+ years of ICU experience and CCRN certification preferred.
• Strong cardiac, respiratory, stroke, and neuro ICU assessment skills required.

Responsibilities

• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7pm–7am).
• Adult ICU with a wide range of critical illnesses.
• Average daily census of about 20 patients.
• May float to MS/Tele or SDU based on skill set.
• Must work 3–4 weekend shifts per month.

Skills

CA RN license

ICU experience

Dysrhythmia interpretation

Neuro ICU experience

EPIC charting

Education

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NIHSS certification

CCRN certification

Tools

EPIC

Arterial line management

Central line care

PICC line management

Swan-Ganz monitoring

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ICU position requiring a CA license, 2+ years of ICU experience, and proficiency in EPIC.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• 3+ years of ICU experience and CCRN certification preferred
• Strong cardiac, respiratory, stroke, and neuro ICU assessment skills required (4 or more stroke assessments)
• Experience in Neuro ICU and Surgical ICU required
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience managing multi-system organ failure and chronic/acute renal failure required
• Proficient in arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, and starting IVs
• Skilled in blood product administration and continuous IV sedation
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips required
• Ventilator management and ETT/NT suctioning skills required
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management required
• Strong code management and defibrillation skills required
• EPIC charting experience preferred but not required
• Pre/post cardiac cath, Swan Ganz monitoring, and sheath removal skills preferred
• CRRT, ICP monitoring, and EVD management skills preferred
• 1 professional reference required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:00)
• Adult ICU setting covering a wide range of critical illnesses and conditions (no trauma, no BMT)
• Average daily census of 20 patients
• May float to MS/Tele or SDU units based on skill set
• Required to work 3-4 weekend shifts per month
• May be placed on call with a 60-minute call back requirement if called in
• EPIC charting system and Acudose used
• Patient population includes cardiac, respiratory, stroke, sepsis, DKA, and post-operative complications
• CVICU/CTICU cardiothoracic surgery assignments specified separately when applicable
• Performs special procedures including central line placement, arterial line placement, EKG, intubation, tracheostomy, thoracentesis, paracentesis, dialysis catheter placement, therapeutic hypothermia, and pacemaker management
• Provide critical care nursing to a diverse adult ICU population with complex cardiac, respiratory, neuro, and renal conditions
• Orientation includes 24 hours total: 3 days of night NEO and 1 day shift
• Navy scrub color required
• Flu vaccination required, with exemptions considered case-by-case
• Must float within skill set as needed across the hospital
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Travel experience is required
• Former employees of the facility must have been separated for 2 or more years to be eligible to return as a traveler
• Permanent residence must be more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• RTO should not exceed 7 days and must be submitted with the initial profile; no more than 4 consecutive days off approved, and no time off permitted within the first two weeks of the assignment
• Travelers must work every other holiday, with preference for coverage on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or New Year's Eve
• Only one contract extension allowed; traveler must then take time off equal to the combined length of the original contract and extension before returning to this facility
• Background checks allow DUIs as long as there is not a pattern of repeated offenses

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