Travel RN - Surgical ICU

Travel RN - Surgical ICU

American Traveler

Houston, Texas, United States

Position ID: P-751267

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 5

$1,914.79/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU position at a Level 1 Trauma hospital, requiring critical care skills and a TX or compact RN license.

Details

Level 1 Trauma Surgical ICU with 12 beds

Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 to 1:3 depending on acuity or downgrade status

Patient population includes liver/kidney transplant, vascular surgeries, ENT cancer surgeries, complicated airway cases, abdominal surgeries, and deep tissue flaps

Day shift schedule, 7a-7p, every other weekend required

EPIC EMR experience required

Intensivist and APP coverage on the unit 24/7, with RT support also available 24/7

No self-scheduling, unit determines schedule based on needs

Weekend requirement of 4-6 shifts within a 6-week period

Standby requirement only if unit closes due to low census, rare occurrence

Floating required to other ICUs within the hospital based on skill set, travelers float first

2 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided

Requirements

Active TX or compact RN license required

BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required

Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, 3+ years and previous travel experience preferred

Experience with CRRT, hemodynamic monitoring, chest tubes, ventilators, and various drains/surgical sites required

Must be able to titrate drips including vasopressin, epinephrine, levophed, heparin, dobutamine, dopamine, versed, hydromorphone, fentanyl, ketamine, nimbex, esmolol, and cardene

Strong critical thinking, early recognition of patient condition changes, and clear provider communication skills required

EPIC EMR experience required

Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

Charge nurse present on each shift, typically taking a full patient assignment depending on staffing

Nurse aides/patient care techs available intermittently, assisting with ADLs, blood glucose checks, and transport

RNs are responsible for reading their own telemetry strips using Phillips monitors

Dress code includes teal scrub bottoms with black or coordinating printed scrub top, no fleece jackets, and no shellac, dip, or acrylic nails

Daily and monthly parking options available near the facility, with associated fees

Candidates with prior experience at a busy, high-acuity hospital are preferred

First-time travelers may be considered if they meet experience requirements

Candidates may not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity Health, within the past year

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12