Travel RN - Neuro ICU

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position requiring an active IN or Compact RN license and NIHSS certification.

Job Details

• Work in a Neuro ICU within a critical care environment,

• Patient population includes neuro, medical, surgical, and trauma ICU cases,

• Staffing ratios are typically 1:2-3,

• Night shifts available (3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30),

• Travelers must be flexible to work 50% of weekends during the contract,

• Unit uses Cerner for charting, Cerner experience required,

• Floating to different levels of care such as Med-Surg, PCU, and ICU may be required, with provided resources,

• Precepting or being assigned students to shadow may be required,

Job Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license required in hand or proof of fingerprint application submitted,

• Minimum 18 months to 2 years recent Neuro ICU experience required,

• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS (American Heart Association or RQI accepted, must be current),

• Level 1 trauma experience required,

• Proficiency in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, ICP monitoring, and IV starts,

• Graduation from a nursing school accredited by ACEN or CCNE,

• Experienced with Cerner EMR,

Additional Information

• Travelers may be asked to cover charge nurse responsibilities pending operational needs with training and support provided,

• Must be willing to float to affiliate hospitals within the system,

• Call-ins must be made up within the pay period or added to contract end depending on FTE status,

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply,

• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays,

• Local candidates are not accepted for ICU positions,

• Former perm or PRN employees must be separated for at least 12 months before consideration as a traveler,

• RTO of 5 days or less will be auto-approved,