Travel ICU RN (Neuro Critical Care)
Chesapeake, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with strong neuro expertise, VA or compact license, and required BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications for a night shift travel assignment.

Responsibilities

• Work in the ICU with a focus on neuro patients, including post-neurosurgical, EVD, and stroke cases
• Patient populations include neurosurgical, post-stroke, respiratory failure, renal failure, post-surgical, trauma, sepsis, MODS, heart failure, and post-cardiac cath
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:2-3
• Night shift positions (3x12 or 4x12-hour shifts), weekdays with every other weekend required
• Must be willing to float to Stepdown, ED, or MedSurg units to care for ICU patients
• Requires proficiency in Epic EMR
• Holiday coverage required within contract
• Role includes caring for critically ill neuro and multi-system patients
• Will be required to float to other units within scope of ICU care as needed
• Completion of three hours of pre-start online modules is required
• Must furnish two professional references for consideration
• RTO will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Scrub or dress code requirements not specified
• Travel experience and three years of experience are preferred but strong candidates with less may be considered

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license in hand at the time of consideration
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Must have strong neuro ICU experience, including post-neurosurgical, EVD, and stroke care
• Experience with ventilators, IV drip titration, telemetry monitoring, conscious sedation, dysrhythmia, and emergency management required
• Epic EMR proficiency required
• Three years of critical care experience preferred
• Must pass EKG test with a score of 80% or higher on the first attempt; no remediation offered
• No history of license or background hits accepted
• Facility will not consider candidates who reside within 50 miles of the facility (address verification required via Driver's License)
• Must be able to pass facility fit testing; cannot accommodate PAPR

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