Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN for a Stem Cell Transplant/CAR-T unit requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and an active IL RN license.

Job Details

• ICU unit specializing in Stem Cell Transplant and CAR-T patients,
• 15 rooms/beds with an average daily census of approximately 7,
• Patient ratio of 1:4,
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30,
• Float required to Med/Surg,
• Every third weekend required,
• No on-call requirements,
• Uses Pyxis medication system and Epic documentation,
• SBAR communication method used,

Job Requirements

• Active IL RN license required in hand, no pending licenses, EMSA not accepted,
• BSN required,
• 2 years of ICU experience required, 4 years preferred,
• Required certifications: ACLS and BLS (AHA only, HeartCode not accepted),
• Chemotherapy certification required, in hand, no pending,
• OCN certification preferred,
• Epic charting experience preferred,
• Required skills: interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care/management, PICC line management, emergency medication administration, titration of cardiac drips, assisting with BiPAP/CPAP management, assisting with chest tube insertion/removal, care of ventilated patients, HFNC, interpretation of ABGs, suctioning (ETT, NT), ventilator management, infection prevention, isolation precautions/PPE, and phlebotomy,
• Preferred skills: IV insulin protocols, accessing ports, starting IVs, CVA/acute stroke management, ICP monitoring, chemotherapy administration, and surgical wound care with drains/wound vac,

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to Stem Cell Transplant and CAR-T patients,
• 24-hour orientation on the floor,
• Pewter scrubs required (not provided),
• No RTO permitted for 12/24-12/25 or 12/31-1/01,
• Flu vaccine or signed declination form required during flu season (October-March),
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply,
• Local candidates accepted at local rate within a 75-mile radius,
• Travel pairs allowed,
• Former employees will not be considered for travel positions