Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Whole House Float position covering ICU, PCU, and MS units at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years of ICU experience.

• Active Virginia State or Compact RN license required (single-state license accepted only if from a non-compact state)
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; CPI certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience in a large Level I or II trauma facility required
• Experience with 1:5 or higher patient ratios across ICU, PCU, and MS units required
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, PICC line management, central line care, and arterial line management
• Experience with blood product administration, trach management, and non-invasive airway support (nasal cannula, CPAP/BiPAP)
• Proficient in ventilator management, chest tube care (Emerson/Pleur Evac), and cardiac monitoring
• Experience with continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, and titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Teaching hospital and Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred

• Whole House Float position covering ICU, PCU, and MS units
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• EPIC charting system experience required
• Floating required every 4 hours as staffing needs are reassessed, up to 2-3 times per shift
• Patient ratios: ICU 2:1, PCU 5:1, MS 6:1 (may flex to 7:1)
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week block
• Must work at least one holiday per 13-week contract, with two holidays required during winter holiday periods
• Provide comprehensive ICU-level care while floating across ICU, PCU, and MS units based on facility needs
• Work at a 703-bed acute care teaching hospital and the region's only Level I Trauma Center for adults and pediatrics
• Facility is Magnet-designated for nursing excellence and affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
• Facility may call off up to 1 shift per 2 weeks
• All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted in advance
• Local candidates are not accepted; candidates residing within 100 miles of the facility (based on driver's license address) are considered local
• Candidates residing 50-99.9 miles from the facility may be eligible for one 13-week assignment with no extension eligibility
• Candidates residing less than 50 miles from the facility may be eligible for one 13-week assignment at a lower bill rate with no extension eligibility
• Previous employees (per diem or permanent) must have a minimum one-year separation before returning as a traveler
• Travelers who have worked 365 days at this facility are not eligible to return, with exceptions reviewed case-by-case by facility leadership

• 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-755839

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