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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
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Length: 26 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position requiring ICU experience, Epic proficiency, and prior crani/EVD management.
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Work in the Neuro ICU at a Magnet-designated teaching hospital
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Care for ICU and IMC patient populations
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Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30
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Every other weekend rotation required
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Some holiday coverage required
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Floating required as needed
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Uses Epic EMR
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Active RN license (WI or Compact) currently in hand
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Current certifications: BLS and ACLS (AHA only)
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Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty
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Prior travel nursing experience required
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Required hands-on experience managing craniotomy and external ventricular drain (EVD) patients
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Epic EMR experience required, preferably within the past 12 months
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Neurosurgery, Trauma Level I, and teaching hospital experience preferred
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Must pass a telemetry exam prior to starting the assignment, with up to two attempts allowed
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Skilled in IV therapy, arterial and central line management, blood product administration, and ventilator management
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Experience with neurological care including EVD, ICP monitoring, CVA/stroke management, and post-neurosurgery care
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Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips, and interpreting dysrhythmias
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Provide critical care nursing to neuro ICU and surgical ICU patients, including those with traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury
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Assist with chest tube insertion/removal, BiPAP/CPAP management, and care of ventilated patients
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Manage hypothermia protocols, arctic sun therapy, and continuous IV sedation or paralytics
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Support patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
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Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
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First-time travelers are not eligible for this position due to required travel experience
