Travel RN - ICU

Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler

Abilene, Texas, United States

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

$1,987.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American 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.

Details

• ICU unit caring for low acuity ICU patients or high acuity telemetry patients
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Day shift schedule (3x12 hours), 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• On-call required once every 6 weeks
• 6 weekend shifts required per 6-week period
• Any charting system experience required; Altera experience preferred

Requirements

• Active RN license (TX or Compact) required in hand at time of submission
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, central and PICC line care, blood product administration, and cardiac drip titration
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and tracheostomy management preferred
• Experience with neuro/psych conditions such as CVA, craniotomy, and TBI preferred
• Experience with cardiac procedures including TAVR, pacemakers, and post cardiac cath care preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for ICU and telemetry patients including monitoring, medication administration, and wound care
• Facility conducts its own onsite drug screening, including marijuana testing, and a positive result results in automatic cancellation
• Candidates should avoid any substances, including CBD products, that could result in a positive drug screen upon arrival
• Must complete required lab work within 72 hours of accepting the offer or have a documented plan for completion
• Non-billable orientation modules averaging 6-8 hours are completed during orientation
• Previous permanent staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year to be eligible to return as a traveler
• RN candidates must reside within 150 miles to be considered local; local candidates are not accepted for this position
• Travel experience preferred but not required
• First-time travelers may be considered