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Job Breakdown – Critical Care RN Specialty: Critical Care / Medical-Surgical ICU Facility: Level II Trauma Hospital Location: Confirm facility name and city Start Date: 11/09/2026
Nights, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
3×12 or 4×12 hours, based on traveler preference Guaranteed Hours: Confirm; the posting does not specify 36 or 48 hours Contract Duration: Confirm actual assignment length; 91 weeks listed Patient Ratio: 1:2 Unit Beds: 32 Daily Census: 32 Charting: Epic (preferred) Orientation: 16 hours Required Qualifications Minimum 2 years of experience . Active Alabama RN license required at submission . Previous travel experience required ; highly experienced candidates may be considered case by case.
Experience in a large healthcare facility. ACLS and BLS certifications. NIHSS is listed in the certification section; confirm whether it is mandatory.
Experience managing critical-care patients at a 1:2 ratio. Clinical Skills & Patient Population This is a general critical-care unit treating medical-surgical and trauma patients. Key skills include: Ventilator management and care of ventilated patients.
Arterial lines and central/PICC line management. Cardiac and vasoactive drip titration. Dysrhythmia interpretation and management.
Blood product administration. Continuous IV sedation. High-flow nasal cannula and BiPAP/CPAP management.
Acute stroke care and ICP monitoring. Management of multisystem organ dysfunction. Pre/post cardiac catheterization and intervention care.
Additional skills listed include IABP, Swan-Ganz monitoring, TAVR, sheath removal, and IV insulin protocols. Confirm which are mandatory versus preferred. Schedule & Floating Night shifts: 6:45 PM–7:15 AM.
Choose 3×12 or 4×12 shifts. Every other weekend required. Block scheduling may be accommodated, but is not guaranteed.
No specific floating or on-call requirements are provided; confirm with the facility. License, Distance & Travel Requirements Permanent address must be included with submission. Candidate must live at least 90 miles from the facility .
Local candidates are not accepted. The posting states a 75-mile radius rule in the overview but a stricter 90-mile minimum in the compliance section. Follow the 90-mile requirement unless the facility confirms otherwise.
Former permanent employees are ineligible for travel roles for 10 years after separation. After 2 consecutive contracts, travelers must take a 6-month break before returning. This is a Do Not Call facility ; do not contact the hospital directly.
Vaccination Requirements COVID-19 vaccine required; medical or religious exemptions accepted. Flu vaccine required; no exemptions listed. Compliance & Onboarding Pre-start modules are required and non-billable.
Module time exceeding 8 hours is not included in the bill rate. Candidate must review and agree to the rate, shift, location, and housing arrangements before submission. Candidate must be 100% pre-closed and ready to sign if offered .
Weekly pay and guaranteed hours must be confirmed before presenting the position. Dress Code All navy scrubs, or navy scrub bottoms with a white top. Best Candidate Profile An experienced ICU RN with at least 2 years of critical-care experience, an active Alabama RN license, ACLS/BLS, prior travel experience, and strong ventilator, hemodynamic monitoring, and cardiac-drip management skills.
The candidate must be comfortable with a 1:2 ratio, night shifts, every-other-weekend coverage, and the strict distance requirement. Confirm Before Submission Facility name, location, and exact contract duration. Guaranteed hours: 36 or 48 per week.
Whether NIHSS is mandatory. Candidate's permanent address meets the 90-mile minimum. COVID and flu compliance.
Final weekly pay, shift preference, housing, and willingness to sign immediately if offered.