Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a Level 1 Trauma Surgical ICU position requiring 2 years of general ICU experience and ACLS/BLS certifications.

Job Details

• Level 1 Trauma Surgical ICU setting in a teaching hospital,
• Patient population includes trauma, burns, sepsis, multi-system organ failure, ARDS, and post-surgical cases (AAA repair, carotid endarterectomy, fem-pop bypass),
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30),
• 36 or 48 hour contract options available,
• Patient ratio of 1:2,
• Mandatory floating to Adult MS Cluster or other units as assigned, including Patient Observer/Sitter duties when needed,
• Cerner charting system preferred,
• Call requirements may apply as part of essential job functions,

Job Requirements

• Active MO or Compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration,
• ACLS and BLS certifications required,
• CCRN and PALS certifications preferred,
• Minimum 2 years of general ICU experience required,
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred,
• Previous charge experience preferred,
• Experience with ventilator management, arterial lines, central lines, and vasoactive drip titration required,
• Experience with EVD, ICP monitoring, and neurosurgical patient management required,
• Must be able to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs,

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity surgical trauma ICU setting,
• Manage ventilated patients, cardiac drips, and complex post-surgical recovery,
• Facility operates 24/7/365, requiring flexibility for rotating shifts, holidays, and inclement weather coverage,
• Must work at least 50% of holidays occurring during the contract,
• Routine contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses,
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply,
• Local candidates accepted, though those within 50 miles are not eligible and local rates apply for those residing 51-74 miles away