Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 135,000; 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 RN for a Trauma II facility in California. The role requires CA RN licensure, BLS/ACLS, NIHSS, and experience with ICP monitoring and ventriculostomy. Vaccination is required; PALS preferred. Accounts for 1:1–2 nurse patient ratios in a 30-bed unit.

The position offers travel opportunities with housing allowances and comprehensive benefits. Shifts are 12 hours, scheduled in advance, with every other weekend; no on-call for travelers.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license is required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.
• NIHSS certification required.
• COVID vaccination required.
• PALS preferred; required after 6 months if assignment extends.

Responsibilities

• Trauma ICU unit with 30 beds in an acute care setting.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1–2, with 90% of patients at 1:2.
• Population includes trauma, neuro-strokes, head injuries, and patients with ventriculostomies and ICP monitoring.
• RN titrates drips including vasopressors and sedation.
• Uses Cerner EMR; orientation provided; 24/7 intensivist coverage.
• Unit has 24/7 RT and Hamilton ventilators; Navy scrub color required.
• Shift: 12-hour days 6:45–7:15; schedules set ~6 weeks in advance.
• Every other weekend required; no on-call for travelers.
• Float coverage includes PCU/CICU/telemetry/med-surg (ICU patient only).
• Travelers are first to be moved if scheduling adjustments are needed.

Skills

CA RN license

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

COVID vaccine

PALS preferred

ICU experience

Trauma care

ICP monitoring

Ventriculostomy

Telemetry interpretation

Travel nursing

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Trauma II facility requiring ICP monitoring and ventriculostomy experience, CA RN license required.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• COVID vaccination required
• PALS preferred, required after 6 months if assignment extends beyond that timeframe
• 2-3 years of ICU specialty experience required
• Trauma experience required
• Experience with ICP monitoring and ventriculostomies required, or experience managing post-TPA patients if the former is not available
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Candidates with 2 years or less experience and minimal travel experience will not be considered unless they have excellent experience at larger, fast-paced facilities
• Must be able to interpret telemetry strips

Responsibilities

• Trauma ICU unit with 30 beds in an acute care setting
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1-2, with 90% of patients at 1:2
• Patient population includes trauma, neuro-strokes, head injuries, and patients with ventriculostomies and ICP monitoring
• RNs are required to titrate drips including vasopressors and sedation
• Uses Cerner EMR
• 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
• RT assigned to ICU 24/7 using Hamilton ventilators
• GE telemetry monitors used, unit secretary runs strips but RN must interpret them
• 12-hour day shifts scheduled from 6:45-7:15, with schedules made about 6 weeks in advance
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call or standby requirement for travelers
• Float requirements include PCU, CICU, telemetry, or medsurg units (ICU patient only, not open heart, when floated to CICU)
• Travelers are first to be moved if scheduling adjustments are needed
• Fast-paced unit requiring strong teamwork and willingness to ask for help when needed
• Telemetry, L&D, Emergency, and Critical Care RNs will take a proctored, pass/fail Dysrhythmia test onsite on day one
• One day of unit-specific orientation provided, with additional orientation available if needed
• Navy scrub color required
• Hospital has a robust interventional radiology program
• Hospital is traveler-friendly and considers first-time travelers
• Holiday RTO requests will be considered but cannot be guaranteed
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 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-775294

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