Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ICU position requiring ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and PALS certifications, with day/night rotation and first-to-float responsibilities.

Job Details

• Work in a 4-bed ICU within an acute care setting,

• Critical access hospital (CAH) environment,

• Nurse to patient ratio is typically 1:2-3 based on acuity,

• Common patient cases include DKA, sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac issues, medical detox, art lines, and CVP,

• RNs are required to titrate typical ICU drips and read/interpret their own cardiac strips,

• Work with respiratory equipment ranging from nasal cannulas to ventilators,

• No charge nurse on shift; ER manages oversight for ICU,

• No nurse aides or patient care tech support,

• Uses Meditech for documentation; experience preferred,

• Day and night rotating 12-hour shifts with weekend and holiday coverage as needed,

• Floating required to Medical-Surgical or Emergency Room areas for 1:1 care,

Job Requirements

• Active RN license, state or compact, must be valid at the time of consideration,

• Minimum of 1 year ICU experience required,

• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and PALS,

• TNCC, TCAR, or significant trauma patient care experience required,

• Must provide two professional references: one supervisor from the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the past 3 years with dates of employment and rehire eligibility,

• Copy of driver's license required,

• Facial hair must comply with fit testing standards for respiratory protection; inability to pass results in contract cancellation,

• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility,

Additional Information

• Primary responsibilities include direct care for a diverse ICU patient population, titration of drips, ventilator management, and cardiac monitoring,

• Position requires adaptability, strong teamwork, and situational safety awareness,

• RNs must wear navy scrubs,

• Three 12-hour unit-specific orientation shifts provided,

• First to float among unit staff,

• Candidates may not have been employed (full, part-time, or PRN) by any Common Spirit, CHI, or Dignity facility in the past year,

• Submit all requests for time off (RTO) upfront, limited to 7 days per 13-week contract,

• No clinical involvement during interview processing,