Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Insurance from day 1

401(k)

Weekly payroll

Free online CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursement

Non-taxed per diem

Traveler rewards

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a night shift assignment in a Level 3 trauma facility in Idaho. Travel experience and Zoll/thermoguard cooling proficiency with TTM are required.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license (ID or compact), BLS/ACLS, NIHSS, EPIC EMR experience, and willing to travel with references. 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (ID or compact) required at submission
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years ICU experience preferred
• Previous travel experience required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Zoll/thermoguard cooling experience with TTM required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references: last 12 months supervisor and last 3 years peer/supervisor with dates and eligibility

Responsibilities

• 16 ICU/PCU beds combined, 1:1–2 nurse-patient ICU ratio
• PCU ratio 1:3
• Ventilated and critical patient mix including TNK, IABP, stroke, sepsis
• Titration of standard ICU drips and vasoactive meds
• Floating between ICU and PCU per unit needs
• Unit uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour night shifts 7p–7a
• No call or standby; travelers float first
• CNAs and telemetry support; RN to interpret telemetry
• Intensivist coverage 7 days a week, RT and hospitalist 24/7

Skills

Active RN license

BLS and ACLS

NIHSS

ICU experience

Travel experience

EPIC EMR

Zoll/thermoguard cooling (TTM)

Driver's license

Two references

Tools

None

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift assignment requiring prior travel experience and Zoll/thermoguard cooling proficiency in a Level 3 trauma facility.

Requirements

• Active RN license (ID or compact) required at time of submission
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience preferred
• Previous travel experience required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Zoll/thermoguard cooling experience with TTM required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

• Combined ICU/PCU unit with 16 ICU beds and 14 PCU beds
• ICU nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1-2 and PCU ratio of 1:3
• Patient population includes vented, cardiac post-PCI, impella, IABP, stroke (TNK), TTM, vascular, trauma, EtOH, sepsis, OD, and CRRT patients
• No CV surgical patients assigned to travelers
• RNs responsible for titrating standard ICU drips including vasoactive and sedative medications
• PCU involves mild titrations including some pressors within written parameters
• Uses EPIC EMR system
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7a
• Every other weekend typically required, may vary based on need
• Holiday coverage required as needed
• Floating required between ICU and PCU within the unit, travelers float first
• No call or standby requirement
• Charge nurse supports the whole unit without taking a patient assignment
• CNAs on unit at 1:8 ratio
• Tele tech monitors on unit; RN must be comfortable reading and interpreting telemetry
• Intensivist coverage 7 days a week, RT and hospitalist in-house 24/7
• Scheduling support provided by scheduling tech, traveler expected to be flexible and fill gaps
• No blocked scheduling or special scheduling requests accepted
• Manage vented patients, respiratory treatments, specimen collection, and assist with bronchoscopies as part of RT collaboration
• CNAs support with vitals, foley care, bathing, IV pulls, bladder scans, and specimen collection
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Unit-specific orientation includes 2 shifts on the unit
• Great team culture with strong staff engagement and interaction with travelers
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
• Local candidates will not be considered
• Permanent employees must be away for at least one year before applying for a travel assignment
• Client 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-760441

Open Positions: 4