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Rotating, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Oct 26, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 2 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with critical care and IABP/Impella experience for a Level II trauma hospital, requiring prior travel experience and a compact RN license. Details Work in a 32-bed Critical Care unit spanning two 13-bed units plus 6 overflow beds across 2 floors, run as one unit Patient population includes 2-4 CV surgery cases daily (CABG, valve, TAVR, ECMO), trauma, neurosurgical and complex spinal surgery, and general medical patients Traditional staffing ratio of 2:1, with 1:1 ratios for post-TPA, CRRT, IABP, Impella, and immediate post open heart recovery patients Team nursing model may be used during surge, with 3 nurses caring for up to 6 patients Uses EPIC EMR, Plum IV pumps, and Philips monitors Variable 12-hour day or night shifts, not rotating within the same week Required to float to IMC/PCU with 1:4 ratios, caring for post heart catheterization patients with arterial lines, chest tubes, and epicardial pacers No on-call requirements Weekends and holidays required as needed Requirements Active RN license (Idaho or compact) required prior to start, application pending accepted for submission Current
BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS Minimum 3 years of patient-facing RN experience required Minimum 1 year of ICU RN experience required Trauma/Neuro ICU experience preferred IABP and Impella experience within the past year required Level II Trauma facility experience preferred Previous travel experience required ADN or diploma required, BSN or higher preferred EPIC experience required Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment Additional Information Responsible for evaluating, planning, implementing, and documenting nursing care for Critical Care patients Assist physicians during examinations and procedures and administer medications within scope of practice Promote patient independence through patient and family education on conditions, medications, and self-care Unit cares for 350+ open heart surgeries per year Cardiac and neuro specialist nurses are required to also care for general patients Navy blue scrubs required Orientation includes general hospital orientation (approximately 8 hours) followed by two 12-hour shifts with a preceptor Time off requests cannot be approved outside of the initial contract or extensions Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted