An Intensive Care Registered Nurse cares for acutely ill patients in an intensive care or critical care clinical setting. Works with Physicians and other specialists as part of a critical care team. Monitors patients, coordinates care, and provides advanced life support as needed.
1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN with a NJ or Compact license and neuro ICU experience for a night shift assignment at a Level II Trauma Center. Details Level II Trauma Center ICU with 26 beds supporting trauma, stroke, neuro elective procedures, and general medical critical care Patient ratios of 1:2-3 Night shift schedule (7p-7a, 3x12 hours) Every other weekend required No on-call requirements Uses Cerner/PowerChart for charting Travelers float first between the Atlantic City and Mainland (Galloway) campuses, approximately 12 miles apart, and may float to step down/PCU and other critical care areas as needed Requirements Active NJ or Compact RN license required Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required Minimum 2 years of critical care experience required Neuro ICU experience required Experience preferred in medical, surgical, and trauma ICU settings Skilled in port access/management, IV starts, central line/PICC/arterial line management, blood product administration, phlebotomy, I&O, and infection prevention/isolation precautions Respiratory skills including BiPAP/CPAP, ventilator management, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and suctioning (ETT, NT) Experience with continuous IV paralytics/neuromuscular blockade, continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, procedural sedation administration/monitoring, titration of cardiac/vasoactive drips, and IV insulin protocols Skilled in interpreting/managing dysrhythmias, obtaining 12-lead EKGs, and managing multisystem organ failure and CVA/acute stroke care Additional Information Provide critical care nursing across medical, surgical, trauma, and neuro ICU populations at a state-designated Level II Trauma Center 6-day orientation schedule: Monday-Friday (8-hour days) with a required return the following Monday for day 6 Facility may call off up to 1 shift per 2 weeks Travelers may be required to make up missed shifts during the same week or at the end of the assignment Navy blue scrubs required; may wear a white, black, blue, or gray shirt underneath All RTO, block, and special scheduling requests must be submitted upfront, as later requests may not be approved First-time travelers are welcome to apply Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at the local rate
