Travel RN - Neuro ICU

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Neuro ICU RN with a VA or compact license and 2+ years of critical care experience for a 16-bed unit with a 1:2 patient ratio.

• Active VA or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required
• Cardiac experience not required
• Must pass an ECG exam on day 2 of assignment (pass/fail)
• Epic EMR experience required

• 16-bed Neuro ICU with a 1:2 patient-to-nurse ratio
• Patient population includes stroke, ICH, SAH, SDH, brain tumors, increased ICP, hydrocephalus, acute respiratory failure, sepsis, ARDS, COPD/asthma exacerbation, acute heart failure, AKI, DKA, HHS, GI bleed, acute liver failure, and severe electrolyte abnormalities
• Manages titratable and set-rate drips including nor epinephrine, epinephrine, vasopressin, phenylephrine, and dopamine
• Two clinical techs support the unit's 16 patients
• RT equipment includes mechanical ventilators, HFNC, and noninvasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP)
• No tele/monitor techs on the unit; RNs are required to read their own telemetry strips
• Philips brand telemetry monitors used
• Epic EMR experience required
• Night shift schedule, 7pm-7am
• Every other weekend required
• Floating expectations include MSICU, PCCU, and boarding patients on the unit
• No on-call requirements
• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity Neuro ICU setting
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Holiday coverage required for 1 major and 1 minor holiday per year (Major:
  Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, New Year's Eve/New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day/Day after; Minor: Labor Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day)
• Returning permanent employees may reapply 12 months after their last shift worked

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job : P-765776

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