Description

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

Details

• Work setting is a 27-bed Neuro ICU at a 933-bed Level III Trauma Center, Magnet-designated, Comprehensive Stroke Center in Milwaukee, WI
• Primary patient population includes neurocritical care cases such as ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes (SAH, IPH, IVH, SDH), post-TNK and thrombectomy patients, seizures, spinal surgeries, and brain mass resections/biopsies
• Non-neuro overflow patients include medical respiratory and general medical ICU cases
• Patient ratios are 1:1–2, with 1:3 for mixed acuity
• Required skills include ventilator management, tracheostomy care, arterial lines, vasopressor and sedation management, and central line blood draws
• CVVH/CRRT and EVD experience preferred
• EMR is Epic; experience required
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, GE monitors, and Medtronic EVDs
• 12-hour night shifts, 1900–0700, 36 hours per week
• Schedule is built in 6-week increments
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday
• Floating may be required to ED Holding (1:3–4), other ICUs (MRICU, SICU, CICU, CVICU), medical-surgical units (1:3), sitter assignments, and PACU Surge (1:3–4)
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active WI or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 4 years of ICU experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency with vents, trachs, arterial lines, vasopressor and sedation management, and central line blood draws
• Minimum 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN dated within the past year
• Candidate must provide date of birth and last 4 digits of SSN, as well as full middle name or initial for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate with no radius restrictions
• Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must have been separated for at least 12 months before being eligible
• Department support includes CNAs (1:8–10), a Charge RN who rarely takes assignments, Critical Care NPs (2 on days), Intensivists 24/7 (2 on days, 1 on nights), Hospitalists 24/7, Respiratory Therapy 24/7, and Phlebotomy for peripheral blood draws
• Telemetry is available at bedside and at a central monitor at the nurse's station
• Orientation includes a facility NEO session and 1 shift of unit-specific orientation
• Unit culture emphasizes strong teamwork and evidence-based nursing practice
• Per facility fatigue policy, staff may not work more than 60 hours in a week or more than 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
• Scrub color must be any solid color — no graphics, logos, or designs
• Free parking is available on-site
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved during the contract