Neuro ICU Travel Nurse
Phoenix, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position requiring trauma level 1 and EVD experience, with night shifts and floating responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 32-bed Neuro ICU within an acute care hospital
• Care for critical care neuro patients, including those post-craniotomy, brain tumor removal, ablations, brain biopsies, and complex spine surgeries
• Nurse to patient ratios are typically 1:2 in ICU, and 1:4 when floating to telemetry units
• 12-hour night shifts (7pm-7am), with 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period and coverage of 2 out of 4 major holidays
• Floating required to all ICU and telemetry floors, with a heavier load (up to 4:1) on tele units
• Phillips monitoring equipment and ventilators in use
• Cerner EMR is used
• Responsibilities include neurology patient management, external ventricular drain care, and monitoring ICPs
• Participation in SIMs Lab for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes is required
• Strict adherence to sterile technique and hospital protocols is enforced
• Charge nurse available and does not take patients
• Steel grey scrubs required for neuro floors, and natural hair color and no facial piercings are allowed
• Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• RNs may be placed on standby for a scheduled shift and may be first to float

Requirements

• Active RN license (State or Compact) required at time of application
• Minimum 2 years recent ICU experience in a large hospital (450+ beds) and trauma level 1 experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience of at least 3-6 months required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Strong neuro assessment and ICP monitoring skills required
• EVD experience required
• Ability to pass a dysrhythmia (DYS) exam prior to offer and a sterile technique pass/fail exam on day 1 of orientation
• Must provide two professional references: one supervisor from the last year, and one peer or supervisor from the last three years
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility as confirmed by driver’s license
• Not open to first-time travelers
• Cannot have been employed by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity within the past year

Benefits

• 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