Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Trauma ICU position at a Level 1 trauma center, requiring ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications with a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience.

Details

• 18-bed Trauma ICU within an acute care hospital setting, operating as the only Level 1 trauma center in the health system
• Patient population includes adults and pediatric patients (15+ years) presenting with trauma injuries, sepsis, stroke, ARDS, MODS, COPD, and cardiac arrest, as well as ED admits and transfers
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1–2 in the ICU setting and 1:4 in PCU
• RNs are required to titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• Equipment includes CVPs, IABP, Impella, A-lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, EV-1000, ICP monitoring, Zoll-Thermoguard for hypothermia protocol, and Bell Mont rapid transfusion system — training available for select equipment
• Respiratory therapy equipment ranges from nasal cannula to ventilators; RNs are not required to manage beyond troubleshooting
• Cardiac monitoring via Draeger with centralized telemetry — no monitor techs on unit; RNs must be able to independently read and interpret cardiac strips
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• 12-hour night shifts, 1830–0630
• Self-scheduling available, managed by the unit manager based on unit needs
• 4 weekend shifts required per 6-week scheduling period
• Floating required to all inpatient units, excluding Maternity/NICU

Requirements

• Active NE state or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience required
• Level 1 trauma center experience strongly applicable to this role
• Epic EMR experience required
• Ability to independently read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Valid driver's license required — used to verify permanent residence outside the 50-mile radius
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — driver's license is used to verify permanent address
• Candidates currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN at any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility (including CHI and/or Dignity) within the past year are not eligible; candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Manager interview required for all candidates
• 2 shifts of unit/department-specific orientation provided
• A pass/fail open-book skills exam is administered on the first Friday of orientation — a score of 90% or higher is required to pass; failure to pass results in contract termination
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas — refusal to remove them will result to contract termination
• Navy blue scrubs required
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront and are limited to 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved
• This is a fast-paced unit caring for critically ill patients — strong critical thinking skills, a positive attitude, and a team-oriented approach are key to success on this unit
• Charge nurse is present on each shift and carries an assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs are available at a 1:18 ratio