Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ICU position at a Level I Trauma Academic Medical Center, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and Epic proficiency.

• Active CT or Compact RN license required; pending CT license accepted (allow 15–21 business days for issuance)
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required (candidates with 1.5 years may be considered with Level I Trauma or travel experience)
• Epic EMR experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Travel experience required
• Trauma Center experience at a large facility required
• Proficient in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, ventilator management, ABG interpretation, continuous IV sedation, vasoactive drip titration, and cardiac monitoring/dysrhythmia management
• Must have a clean nursing license with no prior disciplinary actions
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred
• 1 professional reference required for consideration

• Mixed acuity unit with both ICU and step-down (SD) assignments
• Short-term acute care hospital setting within a large Level I Trauma, Academic Medical Center with 1,500+ staffed beds
• Night shift schedule: 4x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:00)
• Every other weekend required
• Some holiday coverage required
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Floating to adult ICUs at other campuses is possible
• Charting system:
  Epic (required)
• Surgical Intensive Care Unit work setting
• Parking available at $125/month
• Provides critical care nursing to a mixed-acuity ICU and step-down patient population
• 13-week contract
• Candidates living within 75 miles of the facility are not eligible for this position
• Former permanent staff must have been separated for at least 2 years before being eligible to return as a traveler
• RTO of up to 7 days may be approved; requests exceeding 7 days require additional facility approval
• Flu vaccine is required; declinations are not accepted
• COVID vaccine required; religious and medical exemptions are accepted
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Non-billable orientation modules must be completed prior to start date and annually thereafter (approximately 4 hours for RNs)

• 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