Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Level 1 Trauma, Magnet-designated STIC unit requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and IL RN licensure.

Job Details

• 20-bed Surgical Trauma ICU (STIC) within a Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center,
• Locked unit treating multi-system trauma, GSW, stabbings, spinal trauma, general surgery, massive transfusion, kidney transplant, vascular surgery, and organ donation/end-of-life patients,
• All admissions must be cleared through the Trauma Team,
• RN to patient ratio of 1:2-3 based on acuity; CNA ratio of 1:9-10,
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0730), 36 hours per week,
• Every other weekend required, with night shift weekends falling on Friday and Saturday,
• Self-scheduling with weekend guidelines; time off approval through manager,
• No on-call requirements,
• Floating required to MICU, Neuro ICU, CVTU, Adult Surgical Heart Unit, and stepdown/tele units (no MedSurg); travelers float first and may float mid-shift,
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing,

Job Requirements

• Active IL RN license required,
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS and TNCC preferred,
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required,
• Current ICU RN experience with vent/trach management, invasive line management (A-lines, ICP, CVP, central lines), IV/phlebotomy skills, and cardiac rhythm interpretation,
• Experience with medication titration (Propofol, Versed, Fentanyl, Dilaudid, Levophed, Heparin, paralytics, insulin),
• EPIC EMR experience required,
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN,
• Candidate DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration,

Additional Information

• Unit supported by 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalist (NP and Residents), on-call Intensivist, and on-call Trauma Surgeon/Team,
• Charge nurse floats freely and assists with breaks; receptionist/HUC on unit 7a-7p,
• Educator available Monday-Friday; OT, PT, and ST available during the day Monday-Friday,
• Phlebotomy and IV/VAT team support available for difficult draws,
• One day of orientation, including meeting with the Nurse Manager, online modules, and precepted shift, followed by a second day with a resource partner,
• Holiday coverage required for 2 holiday nights (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, or New Year's Day),
• Navy blue scrubs required with navy, white, gray, or black undershirts only,
• No artificial fingernails or extenders allowed during direct patient contact; natural nail tips must be under 1/4 inch,
• Free parking available on site,
• First-time travelers welcome to apply,
• No radius restrictions; local candidates accepted at the same rate,
• Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for a travel assignment