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

• 18-bed Trauma ICU within an acute care hospital setting that serves as the only Level 1 trauma center in the system,

• Patient population includes adults and pediatric patients 15 years and older presenting with trauma injuries, sepsis, stroke, ARDS, MODS, COPD, and cardiac arrest, with a high volume of transfers and ED admits,

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

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

• Equipment in use includes CVPs, IABP, Impella, A-lines, Swans, EV-1000, ICP monitoring, Zoll-Thermoguard for hypothermia protocol, and Bell Mont rapid transfuser - real-time training available for most,

• Respiratory support ranges from nasal cannula to mechanical ventilation; RNs are expected to troubleshoot RT equipment,

• Draeger heart monitoring with centralized telemetry is used; no monitor techs on unit - RNs must be able to independently read and interpret cardiac rhythms,

• Epic is the EMR used on this unit,

• 12-hour day shifts, ,

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

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

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

Job Requirements

• Active NE state or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses are not accepted,

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

• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience required,

• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; a driver's license is required to verify permanent address,

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

• Driver's license required for consideration,

• No license or background hits will be accepted,

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

Additional Information

• Fast-paced, critically ill patient environment requiring strong critical thinking skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work as part of a team,

• A charge nurse is present on each shift and carries an assignment,

• Nurse aides/patient care techs are available on the unit at a 1:18 ratio,

• Unit-specific orientation consists of 2 shifts,

• A pass/fail open-book exam is administered during orientation covering skills learned; a minimum score of 90% is required to pass - failure to pass will result in contract termination,

• Manager interview is required for this position,

• Navy blue scrubs are required,

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

• RTO must be declared upfront; no more than 7 days per 13-week contract will be approved, and additional RTO requests will not be approved after the process begins,

• Candidates may not be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN at any facility associated with Common Spirit, including CHI and/or Dignity; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered