Travel RN - Surgical ICU

American Traveler; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; 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 a Surgical ICU position requiring a VA or compact license and 2+ years of specialized SICU/critical care experience.

Night shifts are 3x12 hours (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) in a Level II Trauma Center, caring for trauma, CV surgery, neurosurgery, and complex cases with 1:2-3 patient ratios. First-time travelers accepted; local candidates paid at the same rate.

Qualifications

• Active VA or compact RN license is required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• NIHSS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Night shift 3x12 hours (7:00 PM–7:00 AM).
• SICU unit within Level II Trauma Center.
• Care for trauma, CV surgery, neurosurgery and complex surgical patients.

Skills

Active VA license

Compacts RN license

2+ years SICU

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

Arterial/central line care

Cardiac/vasoactive drips

Tools

Epic charting

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU position requiring a VA or compact license and 2+ years of specialized surgical/trauma ICU experience.

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• CSC and TNCC certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent SICU or related critical care experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Trauma Level II experience required
• Strong cardiovascular experience strongly preferred
• Skilled in arterial line management, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care
• Experience with ventilator management and interpretation of ABGs required
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with CVVHD/CRRT and IV insulin protocols
• Experience with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with Impella, IABP, and Swan Ganz monitoring preferred
• Experience with ICP monitoring preferred
• Experience with Prismaflex/Prismamax preferred

Responsibilities

• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• SICU unit within a Level II Trauma Center, short-term acute care hospital
• Patient population includes trauma, CV surgery (TAVR, CABG), neurosurgery, and complex surgical patients
• Typical diagnoses include acute ventilator need, COVID+ with high O2 demand, DKA, severe sepsis, unstable GI bleed, open heart recovery, and multisystem organ failure
• Patient ratios of 1:2-3, adjusted for skill level and acuity
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirement
• Floating required within scope to other units based on facility needs, including non-ICU units at varying ratios
• Epic charting system used
• Provide direct care to critically ill surgical, trauma, and cardiovascular patients in a fast-paced ICU setting
• Manage complex cases involving multisystem organ dysfunction and advanced life support interventions
• Navy blue scrubs required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restriction
• RTO approvals at manager's discretion
• Travel pairs may be considered but same schedules cannot be guaranteed
• Returning travelers must have a 1-year separation from the facility before reapplying
• Up to 8 hours of pre-start orientation modules required within 1 week of signing

Benefits

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

Job ID: P-750808

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