Travel RN - Trauma ICU

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Trauma ICU position at a Level 1 trauma center, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and active ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Job Details

• Acute care setting in a Trauma ICU department at a Level 1 trauma center,

• 18-bed ICU unit serving adult and pediatric patients (ages 15+) with complex trauma, sepsis, stroke, ARDS, MODS, COPD, and cardiac arrest,

• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1-2 in ICU and 1:4 in PCU,

• RNs are required to titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics,

• Specialized equipment includes CVPs, IABP, Impella, A-lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, EV-1000, ICP monitoring, Zoll-Thermoguard for hypothermia protocol, and Bell Mont rapid transfuser,

• EMR:
Epic (used in position),

• 12-hour night shifts ),

• Self-scheduling available, managed by the unit manager based on unit needs,

• 4 weekend shifts required per 6-week scheduling period,

• Floating required to inpatient units, excluding Maternity/NICU,

• No telemetry/monitor techs on unit; RNs must independently read and interpret cardiac rhythms using Draeger heart monitoring with centralized telemetry,

• Charge nurse present on each shift; charge nurse carries an assignment,

• Nurse aides/patient care techs available at a 1:18 ratio,

Job Requirements

• Active NE state or Compact (NLC) RN license, currently in hand - pending licenses not accepted,

• Active certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS - pending certifications not accepted,

• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required,

• Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms independently,

• Driver's license required for consideration (used to verify permanent address and radius eligibility),

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

• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility (permanent address verified via driver's license),

• Candidates may not be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN at any Common Spirit-affiliated facility (including CHI and/or Dignity),

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position,

• A pass/fail open-book skills exam is administered on Friday during orientation; a score of 90% or higher is required to pass - failure to pass may result to contract termination,

• Unit-specific orientation consists of 2 shifts, with a 12-hour general orientation,

• Manager interview required for all candidates,

• Fast-paced unit with critically ill patients; successful candidates demonstrate critical thinking, a positive attitude, and strong teamwork,

• Scrub color:
Navy Blue,

• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove them will result in contract termination,

• RTO must be submitted upfront (7 days or fewer per 13-week contract); additional RTO requests will not be approved