NTICU RN
Rockford, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level 1 Trauma Neuro ICU position requiring 3+ years critical care experience and an active IL license.

Details

• Level 1 Trauma Neuro ICU (NTICU) setting within an acute care hospital
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Patient population includes complex trauma (head, chest, abdominal, ortho), stroke with IV tPA/thrombectomy/embolization/aneurysm coiling, adult and pediatric burns up to 17-20% BSA without respiratory involvement, and general medical/surgical critical care patients
• Manages CRRT, EVDs, and ICP monitoring
• Responsible for vent management and medication titration, including all common ICU drips
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour day shifts, 7a-730p
• Every other weekend required (Saturday/Sunday)
• Every other holiday required
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating required throughout the hospital excluding ER and OB, capped at 1:4 ratio if floated to MedSurg
• Charge nurse covers each shift 24/7 and typically does not take patient assignments
• CNAs staffed on unit, up to 2 per 17 patients when available
• Hospitalist in-house 24/7 with eICU support for pulmonary after hours
• Central cardiac monitors on unit and in rooms (Phillips); RNs must read strips and assess for intervention
• RT manages respiratory equipment including vents, CPAP, BiPap, and high flow

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS
• PALS preferred but not required
• Minimum 3 years of experience required
• Experience with arterial lines and central lines required
• CRRT and EVD/ICP experience preferred
• Must be comfortable with vent management and medication titration
• Must be able to assess EKG rhythms and intervene as needed

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to complex trauma, stroke, burn, and medical/surgical ICU patients
• Unit/department specific orientation is 1-2 shifts
• Any color professional scrub permitted; specific scrubs provided for burn patient dressing changes
• Negative drug screen required for all panels as part of facility's drug-free campus policy
• COVID vaccination not required
• Local candidates accepted with reduced bill rate for those within 50 miles of the facility
• No radius rule restricting eligibility