Travel RN - Neuro ICU

Job Overview

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position at a Level 1 Trauma facility, requiring EVD experience and a minimum of 18 months of Neuro ICU experience.

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum of 18 months of Neuro ICU experience required (candidates with less than 2 years will be considered if they meet this threshold)
• Experience in a large hospital (450+ beds) required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• EVD (External Ventricular Drain) experience required
• Strong neuro assessment skills and ICP monitoring experience required
• Prior travel experience (3–6 months) preferred
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility — driver’s license is used to verify permanent address
• Two professional references required for consideration: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Driver’s license required for consideration
• Must be able to pass the Relias Dysrhythmia (DYS) exam prior to accepting an offer (2 attempts allowed)

• 32‑bed Neuro ICU within a Level 1 Trauma, acute care hospital setting — part of one of the world’s largest neurological disease treatment and research institutions
• Patient population includes any critical care patient with a neuro diagnosis, including post‑craniotomy, brain tumor removal and ablation, brain biopsy, complicated spine surgeries, and scoliosis repair
• Standard ICU patient ratio of 1:2
• 12‑hour night shifts (7p–7a)
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4‑week scheduling period
• Holiday coverage follows core staff rotation
• Floating required to MS/Tele floors (1:4 ratio) and potentially to satellite campuses; travelers are first to float
• Cerner EMR
• Phillips monitors used for telemetry
• Ventilator management is part of the role
• RT and Pharmacy support available 24/7
• Charge nurse on unit does not take a patient assignment
• Responsibilities include critical neuro ICU care with a focus on ICP monitoring, EVD management, and post‑surgical neurological patients
• Orientation consists of 2 shifts on the floor (12 hours each)
• A pass/fail competency exam is administered on Day 1 of orientation — a study guide is provided in advance
• SIMs Lab is required and pass/fail:
  Neuro ICU nurses must complete the Foley catheter insertion skills assessment; competency in sterile field technique is expected and strictly evaluated — nurses have been terminated during SIMs Lab for breaking sterile field
• Additional orientation topics include lifts, restraints, and wound care (educational only)
• Steel grey scrubs are required for Neuro floors
• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full‑time, part‑time, or PRN) by any Common Spirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• First‑time travelers will not be considered — prior travel experience is preferred

• 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-722946

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