American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position in a Level 1 trauma setting with EVD and ICP monitoring skills required.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 32-bed Neuro ICU within an acute hospital environment
• Level 1 trauma center with a critical care neurological patient population
• Common cases include craniotomies, brain tumors, ablations, brain biopsies, and complex spinal surgeries
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2 in ICU, and 4:1 when floating to telemetry units
• Required to float to all ICU and telemetry units with patient assignment as needed
• Uses Cerner EMR and Phillips monitors for telemetry
• Ventilator and ICP monitoring required, RT and pharmacy available 24/7
• 12-hour day shifts (7am-7pm) with at least 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks and 2 of 3 major holidays required
• Floor orientation provided for 2 shifts
• Perform neuro critical care nursing duties including assessment and management of neurosurgical and neuro-trauma patients
• Expected to maintain sterile technique and successfully complete SIMs Lab skills for relevant procedures during orientation
• May be placed on standby for scheduled shifts
• Required to wear any color or print of scrubs except for steel grey on neuro floors
• Holiday shifts are worked into the core staff rotation
• Facial piercings not allowed and natural hair color required; men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• Returning travelers who were employed by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity within the past year are not eligible

Requirements

• Active RN license (state or compact) required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience in a large facility (450+ beds) with Level 1 trauma experience required
• Travel experience of 3-6 months mandatory; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Must have strong neuro assessment skills and experience with external ventricular drains (EVD) and ICP monitoring
• Required to pass pre-employment dysrhythmia (DYS) exam prior to offer, with two attempts permitted
• References: one supervisor reference from within the past 12 months and another peer or supervisor reference from within the past 3 years
• Subject to a pass/fail sterile technique test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on day one of orientation
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility as verified by driver's license
• Candidates cannot have been employed by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility (full time, part time, or PRN) within the past year

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

American Traveler Job ID #P-601929. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Neuro ICU

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