Trauma ICU RN
Springfield, OR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Trauma ICU RN with a required Oregon RN license, recent Epic experience, and at least 2 years of ICU experience for a Level II Trauma Center.

Details

• Trauma ICU unit within a Level II Trauma Center, 385-bed short-term acute care facility
• 3x12 day shifts, 1900-0730
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Cares for a wide range of ICU populations including medical, cardiac, neuro, and trauma patients
• Common diagnoses include GIB, ETOH withdrawal, DKA, sepsis, COVID, ARDS, CHF, CKD, AKI, MSOF, CVA, and ICH
• Performs procedures such as chest tube insertion, central line/PICC placement, bedside tracheostomy, intubation, and post-cardiac arrest cooling catheter placement
• Uses equipment including PA catheters, Impella devices, ventilators, CRRT, IABP, Zoll cooling catheters, and Arctic Sun pads
• Requires flexibility for weekend scheduling based on unit needs
• No on-call requirement
• Floats between CVICU and NTICU, as well as Telemetry, Acute Care, Observation, and ED boarding with 4-hour orientation for floating
• May occasionally float to University District campus

Requirements

• Active Oregon RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required prior to start
• CCRN, CSC, SCRN, TCRN, TNCC, and TCAR certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required; 1.5 years may be considered for candidates with similar ICU background
• Recent Epic EMR experience required
• Previous trauma ICU experience required
• Skilled in arterial line management, central line and PICC care, blood product administration, and IV therapy
• Experience managing ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula
• Proficient in interpreting ABGs and managing dysrhythmias
• Experience with continuous IV sedation, vasoactive and cardiac drip titration, and emergency medication administration
• Experience with CRRT, renal failure management, and IV insulin protocols
• Experience with hypothermia protocols and Arctic Sun cooling systems
• Skilled in chest tube insertion/removal and surgical wound care with drains or wound vac
• Prior travel nursing experience with 2-3 completed assignments preferred
• Proof of Oregon license application required if license is not yet in hand

Additional Information

• Provides critical care nursing to a diverse ICU population including trauma, cardiac, and neuro patients
• Assists with codes, massive transfusion protocols, and serves as backup for the Hospital Cardiac Arrest Team
• Participates in post-cardiac arrest cooling and femoral/radial sheath removal
• No dress code color requirement for scrubs
• Free parking available onsite
• First-time travelers will not be considered; experienced travelers preferred
• Local candidates are not accepted; must reside more than 60 miles from the facility
• Previous PeaceHealth employees must have been separated from the health system for at least one year before returning as a traveler
• Fully vaccinated status must be disclosed for consideration
• Start date may be delayed up to 8 weeks if Oregon licensure is still in process