Travel RN - Med/Surg

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg ICU position at a Level I Trauma facility, requiring at least 2 years of recent ICU experience and active NE or Compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care setting in a Med/Surg ICU unit at a Level I Trauma, primary tertiary hospital
• 34-bed unit serving adult and pediatric patients (ages 15+)
• Patient population includes neuro surgery, respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock, renal failure (CRRT), general surgery, psych/OD, GI bleeds, and cancer-specific surgeries
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:1–2 (ICU), 1:4–5 (PCU), and 1:5–6 (Med/Surg)
• RNs are required to titrate drips including vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
• Monitoring via Draeger heart monitoring with centralized telemetry; RNs must be able to read and interpret their own strips independently (no monitor techs on unit)
• RT equipment ranges from nasal cannula to ventilators
• Specialized equipment includes CVPs, A-lines, Swans, EV-1000, ICP monitoring, Zoll Thermoguard, and Belmont Rapid Transfuser — training available on all
• EMR: Epic experience required
• 12-hour day shifts, 0630–1830; night shifts also available 1830–0630
• Schedule is set by the manager based on unit needs
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required for 2 out of 3 major holidays, or every other as needed
• Floating required to all inpatient units, excluding Maternity/NICU
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NE state or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses are not accepted
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — all must be active; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips independently
• Driver's license required for consideration (used to verify residence outside the 50-mile radius)
• 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
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Interview with unit leaders is required as part of the selection process
• Candidates who are currently or have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided
• A pass/fail, open-book skills exam is administered on the Friday of orientation week — a score of 90% or higher is required to pass; failure results in contract termination
• Charge nurses are present on each shift and attend rapid response teams (RRTs) and codes but do carry an assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs are available at a 1:18 ratio
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove them will result in contract termination
• Fast-paced, high-volume unit; successful candidates demonstrate critical thinking, a positive attitude, willingness to collaborate, and the ability to ask questions
• Collaborative team environment working alongside attendings, fellows, and residents
• RTO must be disclosed upfront; up to 7 days per 13-week contract is allowed — additional RTO will not be approved after submission