Job Description

American Traveler is offering a rewarding Critical Care Travel Registered Nurse (RN) contract position in Roanoke Virginia . Shift: Nights 12 Job Length: 13 weeks -- RNs who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package. You\'ll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned up high ratings from travelers nationwide -- and the security that comes from working with an established Joint-Commission-certified agency.

More about traveling in Virginia: Virginia travel nursing jobs may place you near the historical city of Alexandria, where art venues, galleries and great restaurants line the Potomac River. The city\'s historic waterfront district is a hotbed of cafes and eateries serving everything from cool Caribbean and authentic Italian, to burgers and fries. Virginia nursing job professionals enjoy days and weekends on the beach and road trips to Washington D.C. for high-end shopping, libraries and social networking. You may also tour the beautiful horse country in and around Charlottesville or Richmond. Don\'t forget to stop in at Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson.

Responsibilities Critical care nurses specialize in treating critically ill patients in general intensive care units, post-op units, burn units, and other specialized, intensive care units. Most critical care travel positions are in hospitals, but CC RNs can choose from many different subspecialties including Cardiovascular ICU, Surgical ICU, Medical ICU, Burn ICU, and Neuro ICU, among others. Some rehabilitation facilities also use critical care nurses because of their skills with ventilators and tracheostomy tubes. An important function of critical care nurses is to provide education and support to patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Valid BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association
• A valid professional license within the state of practice
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) credentials are recommended and may be required for specific travel nurse positions
• Other specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required for specific travel nurse positions
• Proof of right to work in the United States
• Critical care experience in a hospital setting

Experience Requirements 12 months of occupational experience

Travel Nursing

American Traveler