About this opportunity
American Traveler, LLC. lists this Travel RN - ICU opportunity in newport news, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Critical Care Float position requiring VA or compact RN license and 2+ years of specialty experience.
Requirements
Active RN license (VA or compact) required to be in hand at time of consideration
Current certifications: BLS, NIHSS, with ACLS preferred
Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
Specialty experience within the last year required
EPIC charting experience required
Trauma Level I experience preferred
NIH and stroke education required
Skills in IV therapy, central/PICC/arterial line management, and blood product administration required
Experience with ventilator management and advanced respiratory care required
Experience managing patients with renal failure, CRRT/CVVHD required
Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips required
Neurological care experience including CVA/stroke management, EVD, ICP monitoring, and post-neurosurgery care required
Cardiovascular skills such as IABP, post cardiac surgery care, and Swan-Ganz monitoring required; ECMO and TAVR experience preferred
Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management requiredExperience managing multisystem organ dysfunction/failure required
IV insulin protocol experience required
Responsibilities
Float pool position covering Critical Care units: SICU, MICU, CCU, and Oncology ICU
Three 18-bed ICUs and one 6-bed Oncology ICU
Surgical ICU cares for trauma, surgical complication, neuro, and open-heart surgery patients
Medical ICU cares for critically ill patients with exacerbated medical comorbidities
Cardiac Care Unit monitors patients post cardiac procedures
Oncology ICU cares for critically ill oncology patients and those requiring chemo induction
All units manage DKA, ETOH withdrawal, and other high-acuity patients
Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-07:00)
Every other weekend required, including Saturday and Sunday
May be scheduled to work if a holiday falls within the assignment period
Floating may be requested based on facility needs
Uses EPIC charting system
Provide critical care nursing support across multiple ICU specialty units as part of a float pool
Work alongside experienced ICU teams managing high-acuity patient populations
Must not have been previously employed as a permanent staff member within the last 6 months
Travel assignments cannot be worked simultaneously with per diem contracts at the same facility
Local candidates accepted at the same base rate
Requests for time off should be minimal, ideally no full calendar weeks and no more than 7 total days, submitted only at time of initial application
First-time travelers may be considered
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
Job ID: P-
Open Positions: 1
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Who can apply
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