Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Neuro ICU position at a Magnet-designated, Level III Trauma Center in Milwaukee, WI, requiring a minimum of 4 years of ICU experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Located in Milwaukee, WI at a 933-bed, Level III Trauma Center that is both Magnet-designated and a Comprehensive Stroke Center
• 27-bed Neuro ICU unit with an average daily census of 25 patients
• Primary patient population includes neurocritical care cases such as ischemic strokes (post-TNK, thrombectomies), hemorrhagic strokes (SAH, IPH, IVH, SDH), seizures, spinal surgeries, and brain mass resections/biopsies
• Non-neuro overflow includes medical respiratory and general medical ICU patients
• Patient ratios are 1:1-2, or 1:3 for mixed acuity
• 12-hour day shift, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 36 hours per week
• Night shift hours (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) may also apply
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday
• No on-call requirements
• Floating may be required to ED Holding (1:3-4), other ICUs (MRICU, SICU, CICU, CVICU), medical-surgical unit (1:3), PACU Surge (1:3-4), or sitter assignments
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, GE monitors, and Medtronic EVDs

Requirements

• Active WI RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 4 years of ICU experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency with ventilators, tracheostomies, arterial lines, vasopressor and sedation management, and central line blood draws required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with CVVH/CRRT and EVD preferred
• At least 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN collected within the last year required for consideration
• Candidate DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Significant neuro-intensive care patients are assigned to core staff; travelers primarily support remaining neuro and overflow ICU patients
• Departmental support includes CNAs (1:8-10 ratio), a Charge RN who rarely takes assignments, 2 Critical Care NPs on days, Intensivist coverage 24/7, Hospitalist coverage 24/7, RT 24/7, and phlebotomy for peripheral blood draws
• Telemetry monitoring available at bedside and at the central nurse's station
• Orientation includes facility NEO and 1 shift of unit-specific orientation
• Scheduling is managed in 6-week increments; up to 7 days of RTO may be approved
• Facility adheres to a fatigue policy limiting all staff, including travelers, to no more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
• Scrubs must be a solid color with no graphics, logos, or designs
• Free parking is available on-site
• Unit culture emphasizes strong teamwork and evidence-based nursing practice
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate; no radius restrictions apply
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible