Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,155 per week

Epic Travel Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Zion, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 11 / 11 / 2024
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type : Travel

Job Opportunities

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel RN - ICU

Shift : Nights, 7p-7 : 30a, 12x3, 36hrs per week, every third weekends required, no on call

Length : 13 Weeks

Ratio usually 1 : 3-4.Float required to inpatient units, occasionally to ER.Pewter scrubs required (not provided)1st time traveler OK.

Other Details :

ICU RN for acuity-adaptable ICU managing different levels of care; flex up or flex down based on census. Ratio usually 1 : 3-4.

Patients are not transferred out, rather, care is managed in the same room. Oncology facility with primarily post-surgical, sepsis infection, and pain management patients.

24 rooms / beds. Avg. daily census 14. Pyxis medication system, EPIC documentation, SBAR communication standard. Float required to inpatient units, occassionally to ER.

Weekends (every third) required. No on call. Manager schedule.

36-48 hours of orientation provided. Pewter scrubs required (not provided). 1st time traveler OK.

Certifications REQUIRED : BLS and ACLS (AHA only, no HeartCode). NIH and OCN preferred.

Skills / Experience REQUIRED : 1 year ICU RN experience (2+ preferred)

• Skills / Experience preferred : Neuro Intensive Care Unit; Surgical Intensive Care Unit; Interpretation of dysrhythmias; Management of dysrhythmias;
• Multi-system organ failure; IV insulin protocols; GI surgery; Chronic / Acute Renal failure; Accessing Ports; Arterial line management;
• Blood Product Administration; Central line care / management; PICC line management; Starting IVs; Continuous IV paralytics / Neuromuscular blockade;
• Continuous IV sedation; Emergency Medications; Procedural Sedation Administration; Titrate Cardiac drips; Titrate Vasoactive drips;
• CVA / Acute Stroke management; Post Craniotomy; Chemotherapy Administration; Assist with management of BiPAP; Assist with management of CPAP;
• Assist with Chest Tube Insertion / Removal; Care of Ventilated Patient; High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC); Interpretation of ABGs;

Suctioning (ETT, NT); Ventilator Management; Infection Prevention; Isolation Precautions / Use of PPE; Phlebotomy; Surgical Wounds with drains / Wound Vac

Experience at / with Teaching Hospital, Community Hospital, LTAC, Trauma level I & II preferred

COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline) : Required - Medical / Religious Exemptions OnlyFlu Vaccine (Facility Guideline) : Unknown

Unit : 11020201 - ICU :

Epic Travel Staffing :

• Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options
• 401(k) matching program
• Weekly direct deposit
• Concierge state licensing program for RN and other healthcare modalities in multiple states, including CA
• Industry leading allowances and reimbursements
• Referral program with cash bonuses and additional perks
• Exclusive job openings - Only at Epic
• Epic Elite Program - Priority status at top facilities and exclusive loyalty bonuses

Please note that all pay rates are estimates. Weekly gross pay is based on qualifications and experience. Rate applies to travel positions only (50+ miles from permanent address).

Epic Travel FKA Emerald Staffing Group, Nursing Job ID #899091. Pay package is based on 12.0 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title : travel nurse (rn) icu (intensive care unit)

About Epic Travel Staffing

At Epic Travel Staffing (formerly Emerald Health Services), you are always our top priority. We believe that every traveler has the ability to achieve their career goals while living the adventure of a lifetime.

We’ve been going above and beyond to curate life-changing experiences for nurses and allied health travelers since 2002.

It’s not just about filling positions. It’s about opportunities to expand careers and accelerate the productivity of facilities across the nation.

Our recruiters have access to travel nursing, nurse leadership and allied healthcare positions in all 50 states. The pay and location are yours to choose.