Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position at a Level 1 Trauma facility, requiring EVD experience and strong neuro assessment skills.

Details

• 32-bed Neuro ICU within a world-renowned neurological disease treatment and research institution affiliated with a Level 1 Trauma center
• Acute care ICU setting serving critically ill patients with neurological diagnoses, including post-craniotomy, brain tumor removal and ablation, brain biopsies, complicated spine surgeries, and scoliosis repair
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 in the Neuro ICU
• Ventilator management is required in this unit
• Philips monitors used for telemetry monitoring
• Charting performed in Cerner EMR
• 12-hour day shifts, 7am–7pm
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week schedule
• Holiday coverage follows core staff rotation
• Travelers are first to float; floating is required to other ICU floors and Tele units, with a 1:4 patient ratio on Tele
• RT and Pharmacy support available 24/7
• Charge nurse is present on the unit and does not take a patient assignment

Requirements

• Active AZ RN license or Compact (NLC) license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience in a large hospital (450+ beds) required; candidates with at least 18 months of Neuro ICU experience may be considered
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• EVD (external ventricular drain) experience required
• Strong neuro assessment skills and ICP monitoring experience required
• Prior travel experience of 3–6 months preferred
• BSN not required
• A valid driver's license is required for consideration
• 2 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
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; driver's license is used to verify permanent address

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to patients with complex neurological diagnoses in a high-acuity ICU environment
• Candidates must pass a Relias Dysrhythmia (DYS) exam prior to offer confirmation; two attempts are allowed — candidates who do not pass are ineligible for CommonSpirit Arizona positions for 6 months
• A pass/fail skills assessment on sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes is conducted on Day 1 of orientation; failure on both attempts results in ineligibility for CommonSpirit Arizona positions for 6 months
• All RNs assigned to this campus must complete a SIMs Lab covering Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes; SIMs Lab is pass/fail and requires demonstrated competency in maintaining sterile field
• Floor-specific orientation consists of 2 shifts on the unit
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year; candidates placed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Steel grey scrubs are required for Neuro floors
• Natural hair color and no facial piercings are required; male candidates must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• Travelers are expected to have their own personal vehicle