RN - ICU/Critical Care - Travel - Carmichael, CA - - Excellent Benefits 2024-11-02 at TravelNurseSource
Carmichael, CA 95608
About the Job
TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Carmichael, California, 95608!
About The Position
**Job Title:** Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU **Job Specialty:** Neuro Intensive Care Unit (ICU) **Job Duration:** 13 weeks **Shift:** 12-Hour Nights, Every Other Weekend, First to Float **Guaranteed Hours:** 36 hours per week **Experience:** Minimum 2 years of experience **License:** Required for submission **Certifications:** ACLS, BLS, NIHSS **Must-Have:** Ability to read and interpret EKG strips **Job Description:** - Pre-screening and auto offer for candidates with strong references, including supervisory reference. - Completion of mandatory modules before start date. Modules take 3-4 hours and are not billable. - Travelers will work two of the three major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. - A dysrhythmia exam is required prior to acceptance; candidates have two attempts to pass. - Preferred experience in Neuro ICU settings. - Maintain patient ratios of 1:1 - 2 in a unit with 20 beds. - Use of Cerner for electronic medical records. - Charge Nurse available who generally does not take patients but assists with break relief. - Safety Attendants available as Nurse Aides. - Participate in a strong Stroke Program and Neuro Center. - Handle common diagnoses such as CVA, ICB, neurosurgeries, craniotomies, neuro interventional radiology, and ventriculostomies. - Engage in line insertions frequently. - Utilize self-scheduling system; final schedule is balanced by the manager and released 4 weeks in advance. - Floating to other facilities is required; mid-shift floating is rare. - Floor-specific orientation includes 1-2 days with a preceptor. - Wear navy scrubs, with optional navy jackets. This position involves providing high-level care in a state-of-the-art Neuro ICU, requiring strong clinical skills and a compassionate approach to patient care.
26143070EXPTEMP
Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding
5 Benefits of Travel NursingManaging assignments, travel logistics, and adapting to new environments requires effective time management. Travel nursing helps you hone your time management skills, a valuable asset in any healthcare setting. Many travel nurses find permanent positions at healthcare facilities where they've completed assignments. This can be an excellent way to transition into a long-term role after exploring different options. Tailor your career path by selecting assignments that align with your professional goals and interests. This customization allows you to focus on areas of healthcare that resonate with your passion. Travel nursing allows you to experience different cultures firsthand. Working in new locations exposes you to unique customs, traditions, and perspectives, fostering cultural competence and enriching your personal and professional life. Travel nursing encourages self-reliance and independence. Managing your assignments, travel logistics, and personal well-being in new locations enhances your ability to thrive in diverse circumstances.
About The Position
**Job Title:** Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU **Job Specialty:** Neuro Intensive Care Unit (ICU) **Job Duration:** 13 weeks **Shift:** 12-Hour Nights, Every Other Weekend, First to Float **Guaranteed Hours:** 36 hours per week **Experience:** Minimum 2 years of experience **License:** Required for submission **Certifications:** ACLS, BLS, NIHSS **Must-Have:** Ability to read and interpret EKG strips **Job Description:** - Pre-screening and auto offer for candidates with strong references, including supervisory reference. - Completion of mandatory modules before start date. Modules take 3-4 hours and are not billable. - Travelers will work two of the three major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. - A dysrhythmia exam is required prior to acceptance; candidates have two attempts to pass. - Preferred experience in Neuro ICU settings. - Maintain patient ratios of 1:1 - 2 in a unit with 20 beds. - Use of Cerner for electronic medical records. - Charge Nurse available who generally does not take patients but assists with break relief. - Safety Attendants available as Nurse Aides. - Participate in a strong Stroke Program and Neuro Center. - Handle common diagnoses such as CVA, ICB, neurosurgeries, craniotomies, neuro interventional radiology, and ventriculostomies. - Engage in line insertions frequently. - Utilize self-scheduling system; final schedule is balanced by the manager and released 4 weeks in advance. - Floating to other facilities is required; mid-shift floating is rare. - Floor-specific orientation includes 1-2 days with a preceptor. - Wear navy scrubs, with optional navy jackets. This position involves providing high-level care in a state-of-the-art Neuro ICU, requiring strong clinical skills and a compassionate approach to patient care.
26143070EXPTEMP
Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding
- ACLS - AHA
- BLS - AHA
- Core Competency
- PALS - AHA
- Pharmacology
- Skills Checklist
- Specialty Exam
5 Benefits of Travel Nursing
