Travel RN - Neuro ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance0

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 is seeking an experienced RN for a Level 1 Trauma Neuro ICU in Rockford, IL. The role requires 3+ years of critical care and ventilator management, with arterial and central line experience.

You will work 12-hour night shifts, with every other weekend and holiday coverage. Epic EMR experience is used on the unit and RN license must be current in Illinois.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required.
• NIHSS certification required.
• PALS preferred but not required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience required.
• Must be comfortable with ventilator management and medication titration.
• Experience with arterial lines and central lines required.
• CRRT experience preferred.
• EVD/ICP monitoring experience preferred.
• Must be able to titrate common ICU drips.
• Required to read and interpret EKG rhythms and assess for intervention needs.

Responsibilities

• Acute care Neuro Trauma ICU (NTICU) setting at a Level 1 trauma center
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Patient population includes complex trauma (head, chest, abdominal, ortho), stroke patients receiving IV tPA, thrombectomy, embolization, and aneurysm coiling
• Treats adult complex burn patients and pediatric burns up to 17-20% BSA without respiratory involvement
• Also cares for general medical and surgical patients requiring critical care
• Utilizes CRRT, EVDs, and ICP monitoring
• Uses Epic EMR
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7:30a)
• Required to work every other weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday nights)
• Every other holiday coverage required
• Floating required throughout the house, excluding ER and OB, capped at 1:4 ratio if floated to MedSurg
• No call or standby requirements
• Charge nurse coverage 24/7
• Hospitalist coverage 24/7 with eICU support after hours for pulmonary needs
• Provide critical care nursing to complex trauma, stroke, burn, and general medical/surgical patients
• Responsible for vent management, medication titration, and drip management
• Monitor patients using Philips central monitors with no dedicated monitor tech support
• Collaborate with RT staff who manage ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow equipment
• CNA support staffed on the unit, typically 1-2 per 17 patients depending on need
• Any color professional scrub accepted, with specific scrubs required when caring for burn patients during dressing changes
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 1-2 shifts
• Local candidates accepted with adjusted pay rate for those within 50 miles of the facility
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

Skills

Critical care experience

Ventilator management

ECG rhythm interpretation

Arterial/central line experience

Education

IL RN license

BLS and ACLS (AHA) certifications

NIHSS certification

PALS preferred

Tools

Epic EMR

CRRT experience

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level 1 Trauma Neuro ICU position requiring 3+ years of critical care experience and vent management skills.

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required
• NIHSS certification required
• PALS preferred but not required
• Minimum 3 years of experience required
• Must be comfortable with ventilator management and medication titration
• Experience with arterial lines and central lines required
• CRRT experience preferred
• EVD/ICP monitoring experience preferred
• Must be able to titrate common ICU drips
• Required to read and interpret EKG rhythms and assess for intervention needs

Responsibilities

• Acute care Neuro Trauma ICU (NTICU) setting at a Level 1 trauma center
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Patient population includes complex trauma (head, chest, abdominal, ortho), stroke patients receiving IV tPA, thrombectomy, embolization, and aneurysm coiling
• Treats adult complex burn patients and pediatric burns up to 17-20% BSA without respiratory involvement
• Also cares for general medical and surgical patients requiring critical care
• Utilizes CRRT, EVDs, and ICP monitoring
• Uses Epic EMR
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7:30a)
• Required to work every other weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday nights)
• Every other holiday coverage required
• Floating required throughout the house, excluding ER and OB, capped at 1:4 ratio if floated to MedSurg
• No call or standby requirements
• Charge nurse coverage 24/7
• Hospitalist coverage 24/7 with eICU support after hours for pulmonary needs
• Provide critical care nursing to complex trauma, stroke, burn, and general medical/surgical patients
• Responsible for vent management, medication titration, and drip management
• Monitor patients using Philips central monitors with no dedicated monitor tech support
• Collaborate with RT staff who manage ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow equipment
• CNA support staffed on the unit, typically 1-2 per 17 patients depending on need
• Any color professional scrub accepted, with specific scrubs required when caring for burn patients during dressing changes
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 1-2 shifts
• Local candidates accepted with adjusted pay rate for those within 50 miles of the facility
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

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