Registered Nurse - Critical Care Float - MFS Talent
Los Angeles, CA
About the Job
- Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)
- Work location: Onsite; West Hollywood, CA
- Compensation: $55 to $61 per hour
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough assessments of critically ill patients, including monitoring vital signs, oxygen levels, and neurological status.
- Regularly monitor and assess patient conditions, watching for changes in their physical, emotional, or mental state.
- Use advanced technology such as ventilators, infusion pumps, cardiac monitors, and more to track patient conditions in real-time.
- Administer medications, including sedatives, pain management drugs, anticoagulants, and life-saving medications, following physician orders.
- Administer intravenous (IV) fluids, blood products, and medications using specialized equipment, while monitoring for any adverse reactions.
- Provide nursing care for patients with severe conditions, such as respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, multi-organ failure, trauma, and severe infections.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team (doctors, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other nurses) to create and implement individualized care plans.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, documenting all care, assessments, and treatment outcomes.
Education Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Experience
- Experience in IV starts, tele
- Most PCU Float RN positions require 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in a PCU, telemetry, critical care, or a similar intermediate care setting.
- Experience working as a float nurse or in multiple units can be an advantage, as it shows adaptability and the ability to manage varying patient populations and conditions.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) License
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- ACLS Certification
- CCRN Certification
Benefits
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Sick time off
Source : MFS Talent