Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 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

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a Float position covering all ICU and PCU units at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital. Night shifts are 3x12s, 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with patient ratios of 5:1 in PCU and 2:1 in ICU.

The role requires critical care skills, an active VA or Compact RN license, and EPIC charting experience. Travel and housing benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Active VA state or Compact RN license.
• BLS/ACLS/NIHSS certifications current; CPI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Float across ICU and PCU units in a Level I Trauma center.
• Night shift, 3×12 hours, 6:45pm–7:15am.
• Maintain patient ratios around 5:1 (PCU) and 2:1 (ICU).
• Perform EPIC charting; assist with IV/central lines and lines care.

Skills

ICU nursing

Critical care

EPIC charting

IV therapy

Ventilator care

Cardiac monitoring

Trauma center

Night shift

Telemetry

Education

RN license (VA or Compact)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Float position covering all ICU and PCU units on night shift, requiring critical care skills and VA or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active VA State or Compact RN license required; single-state license from non-compact state may be considered pending
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; CPI certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience preferred
• Experience at a large Level I or II trauma facility required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy including arterial line management, central/PICC line care, blood product administration, and IV initiation/maintenance
• Skilled in respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP management and care of ventilated patients
• Experience with continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Skilled in surgical wound care with drains or wound vacs
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring including dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with IV insulin protocol adherence
• Previous charge experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Float position covering all ICU and PCU units within a Level I Trauma teaching hospital
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 6:45p-7:15a
• PCU average patient ratio is 5:1 and ICU average ratio is 2:1
• EPIC charting experience required
• Floating expected up to every 2-3 times per shift as staffing needs are re-evaluated every 4 hours
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week block
• One holiday shift required per 13-week contract
• Work within a 703-bed acute care teaching hospital, the region's only Level I Trauma Center for both adults and pediatrics
• Facility is Magnet-designated for nursing excellence and affiliated with a medical school
• Certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates within 100 miles are generally not accepted, though exceptions exist for inpatient RNs at Roanoke Memorial and Roanoke Community Hospitals living 50-99.9 miles away for one 13-week assignment with no extension eligibility, or under 50 miles at a lower rate
• Previous employees must have a minimum one-year gap before returning as a traveler
• All time-off requests must be submitted at the time of application

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-759254

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