Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Allowance

Licensure Reimbursement

Weekly Pay

CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment in California. Requires trauma, neuro-critical care, and ICP monitoring experience.

Active CA RN license, BLS/ACLS, NIHSS, and 2–3 years ICU experience are required. Travel experience welcome; pay includes housing and licensure support.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required; PALS preferred (required after 6 months if assignment extends).
• NIHSS certification required.
• 2–3 years ICU experience required.
• Trauma experience required.
• Experience with ICP monitoring and ventriculostomies required; or post-TPA patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Acute care Level 2 Trauma ICU/Trauma ICU unit with 30 beds.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1-2, with 90% of time at 1:2.
• 12-hour night shifts, every other weekend.
• Titrate drips including vasopressors and sedation.
• Charge nurse and house supervisor available 24/7; charge nurse does not take patient assignments.
• 1 unit tech covers 30 beds; performs secretarial duties.
• In-house intensivist coverage 24/7.
• Respiratory therapist assigned to ICU 24/7; Hamilton ventilators used.
• Cerner EMR used; RN must interpret strips.

Skills

ICU experience

Trauma care

Neuro-critical care

ICP monitoring

Ventriculostomies

Telemetry interpretation

Tools

Cerner EMR

Hamilton ventilators

Bedside monitors

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring trauma, neuro-critical care, and ICP monitoring experience.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) required, pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required; PALS preferred (required after 6 months if assignment extends beyond that)
• NIHSS certification required
• 2-3 years of ICU experience required
• Trauma experience required
• Experience with ICP monitoring and ventriculostomies required; candidates without this must have experience with post-TPA patients
• Previous travel experience preferred
• Must be able to interpret telemetry strips
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

• Acute care Level 2 Trauma ICU/Trauma ICU unit with 30 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1-2, with 90% of the time at 1:2
• 12-hour night shifts, every other weekend
• RNs required to titrate drips including vasopressors and sedation
• Charge nurse and house supervisor available 24/7, charge nurse does not take patient assignments
• 1 unit tech covers all 30 beds, primarily performing secretarial duties
• Intensivist coverage in house 24/7
• Respiratory therapist assigned to ICU 24/7, using Hamilton ventilators
• GE telemetry monitors used; unit secretary runs strips but RN must interpret them
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Self-scheduling available but subject to manager review; schedules made about 6 weeks in advance
• Travelers are first to be moved for scheduling needs
• Float requirements include PCU, CICU, telemetry, or medsurg units; ICU patients in CICU will not include open heart cases
• No call or standby requirements for travelers
• Fast-paced unit requiring strong teamwork, communication, and willingness to ask for help when needed
• Telemetry, L&D, Emergency, and Critical Care RNs must pass a proctored Dysrhythmia test onsite on day one (Pass/Fail)
• RNs will also complete a Pass/Fail sterile technique test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on day one of orientation
• One day of unit-specific orientation provided, with additional time available if needed
• Navy scrub color required
• Hospital has a robust interventional radiology program
• Holiday RTO may be considered but cannot be guaranteed
• Facility is traveler-friendly and welcomes first-time travelers with strong prior experience at large, fast-paced facilities
• Candidates with 2 years or less experience and minimal travel experience will not be considered unless they have excellent experience at large, fast-paced facilities

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-749336

Open Positions: 2