Travel RN - Trauma ICU

American Traveler is hiring a Trauma/Neuro ICU RN for a night shift assignment requiring 3+ years of trauma and neuro ICU experience with a CA RN license.

• Active CA RN license required (EMSA not accepted)
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC or TCAR certifications required
• CPI or MAB certification preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience required
• Trauma and Neuro ICU experience required and must be reflected in work history
• Trauma Level II experience required;
  Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Cerner charting experience required
• Recent Nursys report required
• One supervisory reference required
• Skilled in dysrhythmia interpretation and management, multi-system organ failure care, IV insulin protocols, GI surgery, and renal failure management
• Experience with CVVHD/CRRT, shunts, and fistula care
• Proficient in arterial line management, central line and PICC line care, and blood product administration
• Experience starting IVs and administering continuous IV sedation and procedural sedation
• Skilled in titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management, EVD, ICP monitoring, and post-neurosurgery care
• Familiarity with hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun and spinal cord injury/TBI management
• Experience assisting with chest tube insertion/removal and BiPAP/CPAP management
• Skilled in ventilator management, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and suctioning (ETT, NT)
• Knowledge of infection prevention, isolation precautions, and PPE use
• Experience with phlebotomy and surgical wound/wound vac care
• COVID vaccination required

• Surgical Intensive Care Unit setting within a Trauma ICU
• Patient population ranges from adolescents to geriatrics
• 1:2 patient ratios
• Night shift, 4x12 hours (18:45-07:15)
• Floating required within the service line, including to a nearby hospital approximately 15 minutes away
• Advance notice provided if floated, with a 1-hour paid orientation for the floated facility
• Provide critical care nursing to trauma and neuro ICU patients with complex, multi-system needs
• Strict adherence to accurate charting required due to extensive unit chart audits
• Must complete facility-specific orientation and remain engaged in unit-specific training
• Positive learning attitude required for onboarding into unit protocols
• All requested time off must be submitted prior to consideration, as post-submission RTO changes are not accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply if minimum qualifications are met
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Skilled in pupillometry and hourly neuro checks
• Familiarity with massive transfusion protocol and 12-lead EKG acquisition

• 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