Travel RN - ICU

Travel RN - ICUAmerican TravelerAbilene, Texas, United StatesPosition status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: DaysLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1$1,987.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an ICU RN with a TX or compact license, requiring 2 years of ICU experience for a 13-week assignment caring for low-to-high acuity patients.DetailsICU unit caring for low acuity ICU patients or high acuity telemetry patientsPatient ratio of 1:3Day shift schedule (3x12 hours), 7:00 AM to 7:00 PMOn-call required once every 6 weeks6 weekend shifts required per 6-week periodAny charting system experience required; Altera experience preferredRequirementsActive RN license (TX or Compact) required in hand at time of submissionRequired certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSSMinimum 2 years of ICU experience requiredPrevious charge nurse experience preferredTeaching hospital experience preferredTrauma Level II experience preferredSkills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, central and PICC line care, blood product administration, and cardiac drip titrationExperience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and tracheostomy management preferredExperience with neuro/psych conditions such as CVA, craniotomy, and TBI preferredExperience with cardiac procedures including TAVR, pacemakers, and post cardiac cath care preferredAdditional InformationProvide direct patient care for ICU and telemetry patients including monitoring, medication administration, and wound careFacility conducts its own onsite drug screening, including marijuana testing, and a positive result results in automatic cancellationCandidates should avoid any substances, including CBD products, that could result in a positive drug screen upon arrivalMust complete required lab work within 72 hours of accepting the offer or have a documented plan for completionNon-billable orientation modules averaging 6-8 hours are completed during orientationPrevious permanent staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year to be eligible to return as a travelerRN candidates must reside within 150 miles to be considered local; local candidates are not accepted for this positionTravel experience preferred but not requiredFirst-time travelers may be considered