Travel RN - Trauma ICU

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level 1 Trauma ICU position requiring NE or compact licensure and prior critical care experience.

• Active RN license (NE or Compact) required, pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS, all active and not pending
• Trauma ICU or critical care experience required in an acute care, Level 1 trauma setting
• Must be comfortable titrating high-acuity drips and interpreting telemetry independently
• Driver's license required for consideration and used to verify residence distance from facility
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

• Level 1 Trauma ICU within an acute care hospital setting, the only Level 1 trauma center in the system
• 18-bed unit caring for adult and pediatric patients (15+ years) with trauma injuries, sepsis, stroke, ARDS, MODS, COPD, and cardiac arrest
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1-2 in ICU and 1:4 in PCU
• Utilizes EPIC EMR
• 12-hour night shifts from
• Self-scheduling managed by the unit manager based on unit needs
• Requires 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period
• Floating required to all inpatient units excluding Maternity/NICU
• RNs titrate vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes a patient assignment
• Patient care techs available at a 1:18 ratio
• Uses CVP, IABP, Impella, A-lines, Swan-Ganz, EV-1000, and ICP monitoring equipment with real-time training available
• Uses Zoll-Thermoguard for hypothermia protocol and Belmont rapid transfuser
• Draeger centralized telemetry monitoring with no dedicated tele techs; RNs must read and interpret their own strips
• Respiratory support ranges from nasal cannula to ventilators
• Provide critical care nursing to trauma, medical, and surgical ICU patients in a fast-paced environment
• Unit values critical thinking, a positive attitude, and strong teamwork
• 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided, plus a pass/fail skills exam during general orientation requiring a 90% score
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply may result in contract termination
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible, verified via driver's license
• Candidates may not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN with any Common Spirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year
• Manager interview required for consideration
• First-time travelers will not be accepted for this position
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved after submission

• 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-774779

Open Positions: 1