Travel RN - ICU

Travel RN - ICUAmerican TravelerColorado Springs, Colorado, United StatesPosition ID: P-774142Position status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1$2,218.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring a CO or compact RN license and ICU experience with NIHSS certification.DetailsAcute care Level 2 Trauma ICU setting with 36 beds1:2 nurse-to-patient ratioNight shift schedule with 12-hour shiftsRequired to self-schedule a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week scheduleHoliday coverage requiredFloating required as first priority, with potential to float within Zone 1 if extreme need arisesCharge nurse takes an assignment24/7 in-house hospitalist/intensivist and respiratory therapy coverageUses Epic EMRCommon diagnoses include abdominal pain, chest pain, fever, cough, dyspnea, headache, injury, and extremity painRNs responsible for titrating drips including vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, analgesics, and specialized medicationsRT equipment used includes CPAP, BiPAP, high flow, and ventilatorsNo tele/monitor techs on unitSelf-scheduling and block scheduling offeredRequirementsActive CO state or compact (NLC) RN license required, pending licenses not acceptedBLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (AHA)Minimum 2 years of RN experience requiredBSN not requiredDriver's license copy required for considerationMust reside at least 60 miles from the facilityTwo professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibilityAdditional InformationProvide direct patient care in a high-acuity ICU setting, including drip titration and collaboration with in-house hospitalist/intensivist and respiratory therapy teamsNavy blue scrub color requiredUnit/department-specific orientation date and location assigned during orientation weekClinicians must be in-state for orientation week even if initial modules are completed remotelyHiring process includes a clinical interview with facility team prior to offerCandidates may not have been directly employed by any facility associated with the health system within the past year, though PRN employment through outside firms will be consideredFloat radius policy applies, requiring travelers to secure housing allowing them to float within their assigned zone