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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 14, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU (SICU) position at a Level II Trauma Center, requiring a VA or compact RN license and at least 2 years of ICU experience.
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Work in the SICU of a 431-bed short-term acute care hospital designated as a Level II Trauma Center
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Patient population includes trauma, cardiovascular surgery (TAVRs, CABGs direct from OR), neurosurgery, and other complex surgical cases
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Common diagnoses include acute ventilator need, severe sepsis, DKA, unstable GI bleed, open heart and TAVR recovery, multi-system organ failure, and patients requiring CRRT
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Patient ratios of 1:2–3, adjusted to skill level and acuity during float assignments
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Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
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Every other weekend required
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Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
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No on-call requirements
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Block scheduling is not available
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Charting performed in Epic
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Local candidates are accepted
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Active Virginia (VA) or compact RN license required
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Current ACLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
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Minimum 2 years of ICU or SICU nursing experience required
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Proficiency in dysrhythmia interpretation and management required
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Experience with arterial line management and blood product administration required
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Experience caring for ventilated patients and managing high-acuity surgical cases required
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Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
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Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration
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Provide high-acuity nursing care to complex surgical and trauma patients in a specialized ICU environment
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Responsibilities include management of arterial lines, ventilators, CRRT, and blood products
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Scrub color: Navy blue
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Time-off requests are considered at the manager's discretion
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Travel pairs are welcome but cannot be guaranteed the same schedule
