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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
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Length: 19 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU position requiring transplant experience and a compact or LA RN license.
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Work in a high-acuity Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) within a hospital setting
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Patient population includes surgical recovery patients and transplant recovery patients (liver, heart, lung, kidney, pancreas)
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Patient ratio of 1:2
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Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts (7:15 PM to 7:15 AM)
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Float requirement to other ICUs and Step-Down Units (SDUs)
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Epic EMR experience required
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No call-in requirement for this position
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No block scheduling requests accommodated
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Active RN license (Compact or LA) required in hand upon submission
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Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA certifications required)
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience in specialty required
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Required transplant experience: liver, heart, lung, kidney, or pancreas
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Experience with post cardiac surgery care (directly from the OR) required
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Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT/CVVHD) required
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Prior travel nursing experience required
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Preferred experience with PA catheters and balloon pumps
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Up-to-date NURSYS report required with profile
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Provide critical care nursing to high-acuity surgical and transplant recovery patients
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May be assigned to an Emergency Team requiring on-site presence during emergency events until relief arrives
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Orientation is held five days a week
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Candidates must reside more than 65 miles from the facility to be eligible
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RTO must be documented on profile and discussed during interview
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Two Manager/Supervisor references required to obtain clearance to start (Charge RNs not acceptable)
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Previous permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have a one-year separation from the health system before returning as a travel RN
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First-time travelers are not being considered for this role
