Travel RN - Trauma ICU

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.Job 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,Job 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,