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

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level 1 Trauma Neuro ICU position requiring 2 years of ICU experience, neuro skills, and travel nursing background.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 32-bed Neuro ICU within a Level 1 Trauma acute care setting
• Care for critical patients with neurological diagnoses, including post-craniotomy, brain tumors, brain biopsies, and complex spine surgeries
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 in ICU; may float to Tele units with a 4:1 ratio
• 12-hour night shifts, 7pm-7am, with four weekend shifts per four weeks and assignment to two of four major holidays
• Float required to all ICU and Telemetry units; travelers are first to float
• Cerner EMR is used
• Phillips telemetry monitors and ventilators in use
• Duties include providing ICU-level neuro nursing care, ICP and EVD monitoring, and supporting patients post-neurosurgical procedures
• May be placed on standby for scheduled shifts
• Charge nurse support available with no patient assignment
• Orientation includes two floor orientation shifts and a pass/fail Skills SIMs Lab on Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes
• Travelers must have their own vehicle for commute
• Scrub requirement is any color or print (non-offensive), with steel grey preferred for neuro units
• Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing; only natural hair colors and no facial piercings allowed
• Not open to first-time travelers
• Education in equipment lifts, restraints, and wound care will be provided as part of orientation
• Holiday coverage rotates with core staff

Requirements

• Active RN license (state or compact) required and must be in hand at time of consideration
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years ICU experience in large (450+ bed) hospitals
• Must have Level 1 Trauma experience
• At least 3-6 months of prior travel nurse experience is required
• Experience with external ventricular drain (EVD) management and strong neuro assessment skills required
• Experience with intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam prior to offer and a sterile technique test on the first day of orientation (2 attempts maximum)
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; driver's license used as proof of residence
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facilities within the past year
• Professional references required: one supervisor reference from the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor reference from the last 3 years

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