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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 4, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position in Ventura County requiring at least 3 years of experience with both trauma and neuro ICU backgrounds and a CA RN license.
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Neuro ICU setting within a hospital environment
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Patient population spans adolescents through geriatrics
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Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
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3x12-hour night shifts (18:45–07:15)
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Floating required within the service line
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Cerner EMR experience required
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Active CA RN license required
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Minimum 3 years of RN experience required
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Both trauma and neuro ICU experience required and must be documented in work history
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Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and TNCC or TCAR
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Preferred certifications: CPI and MAB
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Proficiency in dysrhythmia interpretation and management
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Experience with multi-system organ failure, IV insulin protocols, and vasoactive/cardiac drip titration
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Experience with CVVHD/CRRT, shunt and fistula care, and chronic/acute renal failure management
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Experience with arterial line management, central line/PICC line care, and port access
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Experience with external ventricular drains (EVD), ICP monitoring, and hypothermia protocols (e.g., Arctic Sun)
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Experience with CVA/acute stroke management, post-neurosurgery care, spinal cord injury, and TBI
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Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and suctioning (ETT/NT)
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Experience with blood product administration, procedural sedation, and continuous IV sedation
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Experience with surgical wounds with drains and wound VAC
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Strict adherence to accurate and thorough charting is required
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2 professional supervisor references from 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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This unit conducts extensive chart audits; integrity in charting and assessments is critical
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First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
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Travel pairs are not accepted for this position
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All time-off and scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration
