What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - ICU position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring critical care experience and NIHSS certification.
Details
- Level 2 trauma acute care hospital ICU setting with 33 beds and average daily census of 16
- Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2-3 for adult patients
- Treats trauma, cardiac, overdose/substance abuse, sepsis, post-stent, pacemaker placement, stroke, vascular, renal failure, heart failure, and respiratory distress cases
- RNs required to titrate drips including cardiac drips, insulin, and sedation
- RNs manage respiratory equipment from nasal cannula to ventilator, with troubleshooting responsibilities
- Cardiac monitoring and telemetry required, including strip interpretation and documentation, with tele tech oversight
- Nurse aides and Healthcare Support techs available based on census
- 12-hour night shifts, 1830-0630
- Self-scheduling for core staff with travelers added in; block scheduling not guaranteed
- Every other weekend required (Saturday/Sunday)
- Floating typically to PCU and occasionally MedSurg at similar patient ratios (1:4 or 1:5)
- Uses EPIC EMR
- Minimum of 2 holidays within the contract timeframe required
- One shift of unit-specific orientation provided
Requirements
- Active State or Compact (NLC) RN license required at submission; pending licenses not accepted
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
- Must be able to titrate cardiac, insulin, and sedation drips
- Experience with EPIC EMR
- Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
- Copy of driver's license required for consideration and used to verify permanent residence
Additional Information
- Care for a diverse ICU population requiring drip titration, ventilator management, and telemetry monitoring
- Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; failure to comply may result in contract termination
- RNs must pass a pass/fail, open-book exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%
- On-call staff called back in must arrive within 30 minutes
- Minimum 7 days RTO required upfront per 13-week contract; additional RTO requests will not be approved
- Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified via driver's license
- Candidates may not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
- Candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms with CommonSpirit facilities will be considered
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan