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Travel RN - Neuro ICU

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American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position requiring 2 years of experience and an active MD or Compact RN license.

Work in the Neuro ICU of a hospital environment
22-bed unit with an average daily census of 21 patients
Adult and geriatric patient population
Patient ratio of 1:2, up to 1:3 with stable, lower acuity patients
Common diagnoses include acute ischemic stroke, ICH, SAH, TBI, status epilepticus, brain tumors, cerebral edema, hydrocephalus, spinal cord injury, neuromuscular disorders, CNS infections, and post-craniotomy patients
Uses specialized equipment including ICP monitors, EVDs, continuous EEG, mechanical ventilators, arterial line monitoring, central venous catheters, bedside ultrasound, telemetry, and targeted temperature management cooling devices
Epic charting system experience preferred
Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-07:30), 36 hours per week
Every other weekend required
Holiday coverage required as scheduled
Floating required within specialty to lower acuity units as needed
On-call requirements to be confirmed

Active RN license, MD or Compact, required at time of consideration
Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA only)
CPI and NIHSS certifications preferred
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
Prior charge experience preferred
Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I experience preferred
First-time travelers will be considered if they have strong Neuro ICU skill and experience
Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care, ventilator management, CVA/acute stroke management, EVD management, ICP monitoring, and post-craniotomy/neurosurgery care
Additional preferred skills include PICC line management, TPN/lipids administration, CRRT, chemotherapy administration, EVD and lumbar drain management, hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun, and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias

Provide critical care nursing to complex neurological and neurosurgical patients in a high-acuity ICU setting
Navy blue scrubs required
Travelers are expected to float within their specialty scope with priority given to travel staff
Locals residing under 50 miles from the facility are not accepted unless otherwise specified
Maximum of 7 days RTO can be requested; if more than 4 consecutive days are requested, an additional week must be added to the end of the contract
One major holiday off during the winter season may be permitted depending on unit needs
Returning travelers must have been away from the health system for at least 6 months since their last assignment
Former staff members must have been separated from the health system for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
Typically only one contract extension is allowed before a required 6-month break from the facility or unit