Travel RN - Neuro ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; 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

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a Neuro ICU RN for a Level II Trauma facility in Alabama. Requires active Alabama or Compact RN license, BLS/ACLS, and 1 year of neuro critical care experience.

Travel duties include night shifts and block scheduling, with 1:2 patient ratios. Responsibilities include managing ischemic/hemorrhagic strokes, post-thrombectomy care, ICP monitoring, EVDs, and neurocritical interventions.

Qualifications

• Active Alabama RN license or Compact license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of neuro critical care experience required
• Experience in large healthcare facilities required
• Skills include IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central/PICC line management, starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience managing ventilated patients and suctioning (ETT, NT) required
• Experience with continuous IV sedation and titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips required
• CVA/acute stroke management and post-neurosurgery management experience required
• Experience with external ventricular drains, ICP monitoring, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury care preferred
• Cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and management skills required
• Experience with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure preferred
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Copy of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Neuro ICU setting within a Level II Trauma facility with 420 staffed beds
• Patient population includes ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, post-thrombectomy patients, traumatic brain injuries, status epilepticus, and spinal cord injuries
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Night shift, 3x12 or 4x12 by traveler preference, 18:45-07:15, with block scheduling accommodations available
• Every other weekend required
• Float requirement to CCU as needed
• Uses intracranial pressure monitors and external ventricular drains
• Epic charting system used
• Provide neurocritical care nursing to patients with complex neurological conditions requiring intensive monitoring and intervention
• Scrub color requirement: all navy or navy bottoms with a white top
• Facility recognized as a Best-In-State employer by Forbes for three consecutive years
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates will not be accepted, and a 90-mile radius rule applies from the facility
• Former permanent staff are not eligible for travel roles for 10 years following separation
• Travelers must take a 6-month break after completing 2 consecutive contracts before returning

Skills

IV therapy

Arterial line management

Blood product administration

Central/PICC line management

Starting/maintaining IVs

Ventilated patient care

Continuous IV sedation

Cardiac/drip titration

Stroke care

Neuro ICU nursing

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Neuro ICU RN for a Level II Trauma facility, requiring 1 year of neuro critical care experience and an active Alabama or Compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active Alabama RN license or Compact license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of neuro critical care experience required
• Experience in large healthcare facilities required
• Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central and PICC line management, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience managing ventilated patients and suctioning (ETT, NT) required
• Experience with continuous IV sedation and titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips required
• CVA/acute stroke management and post-neurosurgery management experience required
• Experience with external ventricular drains, ICP monitoring, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury care preferred
• Cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and management skills required
• Experience managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure preferred
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Copy of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Neuro ICU setting within a Level II Trauma facility with 420 staffed beds
• Patient population includes ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, post-thrombectomy patients, traumatic brain injuries, status epilepticus, and spinal cord injuries
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Night shift, 3x12 or 4x12 by traveler preference, 18:45-07:15, with block scheduling accommodations available
• Every other weekend required
• Float requirement to CCU as needed
• Uses intracranial pressure monitors and external ventricular drains
• Epic charting system used
• Provide neurocritical care nursing to patients with complex neurological conditions requiring intensive monitoring and intervention
• Scrub color requirement: all navy or navy bottoms with a white top
• Facility recognized as a Best-In-State employer by Forbes for three consecutive years
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates will not be accepted, and a 90-mile radius rule applies from the facility
• Former permanent staff are not eligible for travel roles for 10 years following separation
• Travelers must take a 6-month break after completing 2 consecutive contracts before returning

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-764530

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