Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,700 per week

About the role

Prime Time Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Boston, Massachusetts.

Assignment details

• Specialty: Neuro Intermediate Care / IMCU RN
• Shift: 12-hour Day/Night rotating
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 36 hours per week (72 hours biweekly guaranteed; guaranteed hours do not include on-call hours worked)
• Start: ASAP (orientation weekly, typically every Monday)
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Float: No routine float; may float between the Neuro IMCU and Neuro ICU floor
• EMR: Epic

Unit information

• 18 Intermediate Care beds
• 18 General Neuroscience beds
• Located in the Rosenberg building
• Patient Ratio: 1:3

Patient population / clinical experience

Candidates should be experienced caring for high-acuity neuro patients including:

• Arterial lines
• EVDs
• Lumbar drains
• Post-op day zero neurological cases
• Acute thrombectomy patients
• TPA administration
• Vasoactive infusions

Required certifications & licensing

• BLS – AHA
• ACLS
• NIHSS
• Active Massachusetts RN license required at time of submission

Experience required

3+ years related experience. Must-have skills include EVD management, lumbar drains, and arterial lines.

Traveler requirements

• No local travelers accepted – candidate must reside 50+ miles from the facility
• Travelers who worked for Beth Israel Lahey Health as permanent or per diem staff within the previous 6 months are not eligible; must be separated from BILH for at least 6 months before returning as a traveler

Recruiter notes

Best fit is an experienced Neuro IMCU/stepdown RN with 3+ years of relevant experience who is confident managing EVDs, lumbar drains, arterial lines, acute stroke/thrombectomy patients, TPA, and select vasoactive drips. Strong assignment for a neuro-focused traveler comfortable with a 1:3 intermediate-care ratio and rotating day/night schedule.

About Prime Time Healthcare Nursing

Prime Time Healthcare is a leading provider of traveling healthcare professionals nationwide. Our agency specializes in the placement of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals. Join the fun and experience why healthcare professionals and client facilities are joining the Prime Time TEAM.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Health savings account
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits