Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel Nurse Manager for a Trauma ICU (TICU) position at a Level II Trauma Center in Reno, NV, requiring 5+ years of managerial experience in a Level I or II facility and critical care/ICU background.

Details

• Position is based in the TICU (ICU Sierra S1) department of a Level II Trauma Center and the only trauma center between Sacramento and Salt Lake City
• Facility is a large regional medical center treating over 80,000 ER and trauma patients annually, also home to a children's hospital, robotic surgery institute, and comprehensive heart and cancer services
• Shift is typically Monday–Friday, 8a–5p or 7a–4p, with occasional on-site presence outside those hours based on business needs
• 40-hour work week; schedule may vary and can include weekends, holidays, and some call shifts
• Call requirements to be discussed during interview
• One additional shift pick-up required during the contract period
• Floating to other areas of the organization may be required up to competency level
• Epic EMR used for charting; training provided during orientation or candidates may test out

Requirements

• Active NV RN license required; candidates who have never held a NV temp or permanent license may still apply but must begin the application process immediately upon offer
• Current BLS certification (AHA only) required; professional certification preferred
• Minimum 5 years of managerial experience at a Level I or II facility required
• Critical Care/ICU experience required
• Must be able to provide direct patient care when unit demands require it
• Must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for this travel position

Additional Information

• Responsible for 24-hour oversight of patient care delivery, including staffing, budgeting, and operational performance in compliance with Federal, State, Joint Commission, and/or CARF standards
• Accountable for hiring, training, counseling, evaluating, and guiding staff professional growth
• Acts as a change agent and transitional leader, fostering evidence-based nursing practice and a learning organization culture
• Maintains relationships between physicians, the community, and the hospital while ensuring cost-effective, high-quality patient care
• Minimum of 2 major holidays required during the contract
• Travelers who have previously worked at this facility must take a 13-week break after their contract ends before returning
• Blocked scheduling is not permitted
• RTO must be declared prior to submission; time is not added to the end of the contract to compensate for approved time off
• KRONOS used for time-keeping