Travel RN - Surgical ICU

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU (SICU) position at a Level II trauma center, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

• Active WI RN license or compact RN license (must be active by start date)
• Current certifications required: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), and NIHSS
• TNCC certification is preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in an ICU setting
• Experience with high-acuity surgical and cardiovascular ICU patient populations required
• Experience with CRRT, IABP, Impella, and/or ECMO is preferred but not required
• 2 professional references required for consideration: 1 supervisor reference from within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and 1 peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years of relevant specialty experience

• Work setting is an acute care hospital Surgical ICU (2E SICU) within a Level II trauma center and tertiary care center
• 16-bed unit with 2 additional procedural beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:2 for standard ICU patients, 1:1 for higher acuity patients (e.g., CRRT, immediate post-op cardiac, MTP, OPO), and 1:3 for med-surg/floor-status patients
• Patient population includes cardiovascular surgery (CABG, AVR, MVR, AAA), trauma, NSTEMI/STEMI, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, ENT surgery, and other surgical patients requiring ICU-level care
• RNs are required to titrate drips including epi, norepi, propofol, precedex, vasopressin, dobutamine, heparin, insulin, dopamine, neo, and milrinone
• Respiratory therapy (RT) is available in the ICU 24/7 and manages equipment including ventilators, BiPAP, and Vapotherm
• Intensivist is in-house 24/7
• RNs are responsible for monitoring their own patients' telemetry and reading and documenting rhythm strips; GE monitors are used
• Charting system is Cerner (transitioning to Epic)
• 12-hour variable day and night shifts (primarily days); shift times are 0700–1930 or 1900–0730
• Every other weekend required (more if willing)
• Every other holiday required (more if willing)
• Floating may be required to the MICU if not needed in SICU, or to a patient observer role within the hospital if not needed in either ICU
• All nurses care for POD 1 heart patients; immediate post-op cardiac patients are cared for 1:1 by specifically trained nurses
• A charge nurse is present on every shift and typically does not take a patient assignment, though may based on census; a nursing house supervisor is available 24/7
• One nursing assistant is available for the entire unit during day shift; NA coverage is not typical on night shift
• Orientation consists of one day of system onboarding/CBT completion followed by two orientation shifts on the unit; a skills checklist must be completed
• No specific scrub color required; clean and professional appearance expected
• Scheduling is based on unit needs; approved time‑off requests will be accommodated as much as possible while meeting staffing requirements
• Candidates who have previously worked for this health system must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their consideration date
• Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local, which may affect pay eligibility

• 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