ICU Registered Nurse
Quincy, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level 2 Trauma ICU position in Illinois, requiring at least one year of ICU experience and an active IL RN license.

Responsibilities

• Position located in a 16-bed ICU in an acute care hospital setting
• Mixed MICU with some SICU patient population, including medical, surgical, neuro, and trauma cases
• Level II Trauma Center caring for patients with severe traumas, post-surgical recovery, neurological injuries, and complex medical diagnoses
• Nurse to patient ratio is 1:2
• Specialized procedures include CRRT (prismaflex), rotaprone therapy, TTM with Arctic Sun, mass transfusions, frequent paralysis, and bedside procedures like sheaths, art line, and tracheostomy
• Required to titrate ICU drips including Precedex, pressors, antiarrhythmics, and sedatives
• EMR system Allscripts is used
• 12-hour day shifts, three shifts per week, starting at 7 AM
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required
• Floating rarely required, but may float to PCU/CVICU as 'help all'
• Black scrubs required
• Work alongside 24/7 in-house intensivists, hospitalists, and dedicated respiratory therapists
• Tele monitor tech support present, but nurses interpret their own strips
• Charge nurse and house supervisor available for support, sometimes taking small patient assignments
• Receive one 12-hour unit orientation shift on your hire shift
• First day includes general orientation, competencies, and computer-based training
• COVID and flu vaccinations may be required per hospital policy

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• PALS certification preferred
• Minimum of 1 year prior ICU experience in a Level I or II Trauma Center and in hospitals with 300+ beds
• Strongly prefer experience with CRRT and sheath pulling
• Must be able to titrate critical care drips and interpret cardiac monitor strips
• Experience using Allscripts EMR preferred

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