Travel RN - Neuro ICU

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position at a Level 1 Trauma facility, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and EVD experience.

Job Details

• 32-bed Neuro ICU within a Level 1 Trauma acute care hospital setting, affiliated with the world's largest neurological disease treatment and research institution,

• Patient population includes critical care patients with neurological diagnoses; common cases include craniotomies, brain tumor removal and ablations, brain biopsies, complicated spine surgeries, and scoliosis repair,

• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2 in the Neuro ICU; ratio increases to 4:1 when floating to telemetry,

• Phillips monitors and ventilators are in use on the unit,

• Respiratory therapy and pharmacy support available 24/7,

• Charting is performed in Cerner,

• 12-hour day shifts (7am-7pm),

• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week period,

• Holiday coverage follows core staff rotation,

• Floating is required to all ICU floors and telemetry units; travelers are first to float,

• May be placed on standby for a scheduled shift,

Job Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses will not be accepted,

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications will not be accepted,

• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience in a large hospital (450+ beds) required,

• Level 1 Trauma center experience required,

• EVD (external ventricular drain) experience required,

• Strong neuro assessment skills and ICP monitoring experience required,

• 3-6 months of prior travel nursing experience required,

• Driver's license required for consideration,

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

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

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to neurological patients, including neuro assessments and ICP monitoring,

• Orientation consists of 2 shifts on the floor,

• All RN travelers must complete a SIMs Lab covering Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes; SIMs Lab is pass/fail and competency in sterile field technique is essential,

• A pass/fail exam on sterile technique is administered on Day 1 of orientation,

• A Relias Dysrhythmia (DYS) exam must be passed prior to offer confirmation; candidates have 2 attempts,

• Additional orientation modules cover lifts, restraints, and wound care (educational, not pass/fail),

• Steel grey scrubs are required for Neuro floors,

• Natural hair color and no facial piercings are required; men must be clean-shaven for fit testing,

• Candidates must have access to their own vehicle,

• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any Common Spirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates previously employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered,

• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position, as prior travel experience is required