RN ICU Registered Nurse Traveler

Vibra Travels • Newark, NJ

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse Traveler develops, implements, evaluates, and revises plans of care for assigned patients and families while promoting the mission and values of Vibra Travels. Care includes providing direct care and delegating and supervising nursing care in accordance with the applicable Nurse Practice Act. The role involves demonstrating clinical competence, managing patient care, improving care quality, establishing professional relationships, using professional skills, fulfilling hospital-role responsibilities, and developing clinical expertise in the specialty.

The nurse supervises Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Nursing Aides, and Techs. Travel assignments are available at partner facilities across the country, including local and non-local positions. The posting describes a short-term acute care facility and features an assignment in Newark, New Jersey.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in an ICU.
• Current, valid, and active Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
• Current, valid, and active driver’s license.
• Ability to travel using publicly available air and ground transportation.
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications from a Vibra Travels-approved vendor; AHA certifications are preferred and required by some clients.
• Vaccination and disease screening compliance according to applicable federal and state requirements and location-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) certification is preferred; some clients may require it.
• AHA ACLS and BLS certifications are preferred.
• Other certifications, such as TCRN, CEN, and CMC, may be required by some clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise plans of care for assigned patients and families.
• Provide direct patient care and delegate and supervise nursing care in accordance with the applicable Nurse Practice Act.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and manage patient care.
• Improve quality of care.
• Establish professional relationships and utilize professional skills.
• Fulfill responsibilities of the hospital nursing role and develop clinical expertise in the specialty.
• Supervise Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Nursing Aides, and Techs.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate in addition to a tax-free stipend, if applicable.
• Referral bonus of up to $1,000 per referral.
• License reimbursement when traveling to a new state where a new license is required.
• Medical and prescription benefits eligibility once Affordable Care Act eligibility requirements are met.
• A recruiter who works with the traveler from start to finish and from assignment to assignment.
• No pay cuts mid-contract.
• Choice of assignments at partner facilities across various health systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed