Travel RN - ICU

Travel RN - ICUAmerican TravelerTopeka, Kansas, United StatesPosition status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 12Openings: 2$1,798.73/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an ICU Registered Nurse for a night shift assignment requiring a KS or Compact RN license and dedicated ICU experience managing complex cardiac and ventilated patients.DetailsSurgical Intensive Care Unit setting caring for a cardiac patient populationNight shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)Every other weekend required1:2 patient ratioMust be able to manage two ventilated patients while multitasking multiple drip titrationsEpic charting experience preferredFloating to like units within scope required as needed, with brief orientation providedRequirementsActive KS or Compact RN license required in hand at time of considerationBLS and ACLS certifications required in hand at time of considerationNIHSS certification required in hand at time of considerationCPI and TNCC certifications preferred2 years of RN experience required, including 1 year of current dedicated ICU experience within the past 2-3 yearsTrauma Level II experience preferredSkills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, central and PICC line care, blood product administration, and port access/managementRespiratory skills required including ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and suctioningCardiovascular skills required including titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, sheath removal, and dysrhythmia management/interpretationAdditional preferred cardiovascular skills include CABG, Impella, IABP, TAVR, valve repair/replacement, and Swan-Ganz/FloTrac monitoringExperience with CRRT/CVVHD, IV insulin protocols, and management of multisystem organ dysfunction requiredNeurological skills required including CVA/stroke management, with hypothermia protocol experience preferredAdditional InformationProvide direct patient care to critically ill cardiac and post-surgical ICU patients, including those on ventilators and multiple drip titrationsMust reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not acceptedFormer permanent staff must have been separated from employment for at least one year before returning as a travelerNo more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved, and no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientationFirst-time travelers are welcome to applyTravel pairs or groups are not accepted for this positionHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12