Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; 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

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ICU assignment at a Level 2 Trauma teaching hospital in GA. GA or Compact RN licensure and a minimum of 2 years ICU experience are required. The unit handles Medical, Surgical, Neuro and Cardiac cases with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio.

Shifts are 12 hours (7p–7a) with a 13-week schedule and every-other weekends. Epic EMR is used; travel benefits include paid time off and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Active RN license GA or Compact required.
• Minimum 2 years ICU experience.
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and CPI certifications.
• TNCC and CCRN preferred.
• ICU skills including arrhythmia monitoring, sedation, paralytics, titratable drips, CVP monitoring, post-craniotomy care, TPA administration.

Responsibilities

• Work in the ICU of a 361-bed Level 2 Trauma teaching hospital.
• Care for patients with diverse conditions on a 26-bed unit.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio 1:2 (may be 1:3 by acuity).
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7a; 24 hours weekly over 13 weeks.
• Every other weekend rotation; floating to Med-Surg/CCU/ED as needed.
• Uses Epic EMR; support staff including CNAs and RNs.

Skills

ICU experience

Active RN license (GA/Compact)

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

CPI

Nurse education

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ICU position at a Level 2 Trauma teaching hospital, requiring GA or compact RN licensure and 2 years of ICU experience.

Requirements

• Active RN license (GA or Compact) required
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and CPI (facility will provide CPI training if not already certified)
• TNCC and CCRN preferred
• ICU skills required including arrhythmia monitoring, sedation, paralytics, titratable drips, CVP monitoring, care of post-craniotomy patients, and TPA administration
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year if previously employed in a permanent position

Responsibilities

• Work in the ICU (Medical, Surgical, Neuro, Cardiac combined) of a 361-bed Level 2 Trauma teaching hospital with a residency program
• 26-bed unit caring for patients with drug overdose, MI, subarachnoid hemorrhage, MVC trauma, sepsis, ARF, AAA, acute hypoxic respiratory failure, and suicide attempts
• Unit includes patients on Life Link, CRRT, and intra-aortic balloon pump, though travelers are not assigned CRRT or IABP patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 on days and nights, which may increase to 1:3 depending on acuity
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7a
• 24 standard hours per week over a 13-week schedule
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Floating required to all Med-Surg and Critical Care areas, including ED boarders, ICU, and ER as needed
• Rare on-call requirement during periods of low census
• Uses Epic EMR
• Department equipment includes cardiac monitors, Glucommander, Precision BBG monitor, specialty beds, alarms, BiPap, ventilators, and Alaris pumps
• Utilizes Virtual RN and Virtual Patient Observer supportProvide critical care nursing services to a combined medical, surgical, neuro, and cardiac ICU patient population
• Support staff includes CNAs/nurse techs, respiratory therapists, phlebotomists, an educator, staffing specialist, safety sitters, and security
• Orientation includes a 1-week facility NEO program followed by 2-3 days of departmental orientation on the floor
• Holiday coverage required for 70% of holidays
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available
• Department culture emphasizes teamwork, timely response to call lights and telemetry alarms, and mutual support among staff
• First-time travelers will be considered, though not preferred
• Local GA candidates accepted with no radius rule and same rate as traveling candidates

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs