Posted 23 days ago
Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Redding, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with at least 2 years of recent trauma and neuro experience, CA RN license, and strong skills in ICP monitoring and ventriculostomies.
Responsibilities
- Work in a 30-bed ICU within an acute care hospital
- Patient population includes trauma, neuro (strokes, head injuries), and critically ill medical-surgical cases
- Nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 1:2, 90% of the time
- Hamilton ventilators and GE telemetry equipment used
- Cerner is the EMR in use; prior Cerner experience preferred
- 12-hour day shifts with every other weekend required
- First to float to telemetry or med-surg units as needed
- Floor-specific orientation includes one day on the unit
- Charge RN is present and does not carry a patient assignment
- No nurse aides or IV team; RT and pharmacy available 24/7
- Unit is fast-paced with a high acuity, collaborative team environment
- No holiday requirement at this time, but must be flexible for possible holiday shifts
- Travelers are considered first to float and must be adaptable and open to assisting on other units
- Navy scrubs are required for this assignment
- Candidates must be prepared for intense workloads and comfortable seeking help or clarification as needed
- Previous travel experience is preferred; exemplary experience at large, high-volume facilities is strongly encouraged for consideration
- Absolutely no candidates with less than 2 years specialty experience unless previous assignments were at comparable fast-paced institutions
- Unit offers robust support from in-house hospitalists, RT, and pharmacy teams
- Return candidates must not have worked at any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required at time of application
- Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required; PALS preferred
- Minimum of 2 years recent ICU experience, including trauma and neuro specialties
- Proven experience in ICP monitoring and ventriculostomies, or with post-TPA patients
- Must pass a proctored Dysrhythmia Test (Pass/Fail) on day one
- COVID vaccine required for consideration
- References required: one supervisor from last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
- Copy of driver’s license required for consideration
Benefits
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
American Traveler Job ID #P-610803. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
