Travel RN - Surgical ICU

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Surgical ICU position at a Level 1 trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years of critical care experience and a VA or compact RN license.

• Active VA or compact RN license required (pending license accepted)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• TNCC certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of SICU or critical care experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• BSN preferred
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• Proficiency in critical care skills including arterial line management, central line care, ventilator management, titration of vasoactive drips, EVD/ICP monitoring, and dysrhythmia management
• Two professional references required for consideration

• Work in a fast-paced 15-bed Surgical/Trauma ICU at a Level 1 trauma facility
• Care for adult surgical and trauma critical care patients
• 1:2 patient ratio
• 13-week assignment with night shift (3x12 hours, 7pm-7am)
• Can offer 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend required, plus 2 of 3 winter holidays
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated or guaranteed
• Required to float within scope of practice per facility policy
• Epic EMR experience required
• Provide direct critical care nursing to complex surgical and trauma ICU patients, including those with multisystem organ dysfunction
• Manage ventilated patients, hemodynamic monitoring, and administration of blood products and continuous sedation
• Maximum of 40 hours of RTO allowed per 13-week contract, must be disclosed at time of consideration
• Any pre-start vacation time must be disclosed early to arrange an appropriate start date
• No mileage/radius restriction for this unit
• Previous UVA permanent staff or internal/external travelers must have 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days with the facility
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job : P-770956

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