Travel Nurse RN - ICU/Critical Care in Carmichael, CA - Excellent Benefits 2024-09-21 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
Weekly Pay Range - $2423 To $2692 **Job Title:** Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit **Job Specialty:** ICU (Intensive Care Unit) - ICU **Job Duration:** 16 weeks **Shift:** 12-Hour Nights, Every Other Weekend, First to Float **Guaranteed Hours:** 36 hours per week **Experience:** Minimum 2 years **License:** Required to Submit **Certifications:** ACLS, BLS, NIHSS **Must-Have:** Dysrhythmia Exam (Basic) completion prior to acceptance **Job Description:** - Provide care in an 11-bed ICU unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1-2. - Work with common diagnoses such as ARDS, Sepsis, Chronic ventilator, ETOH withdrawal, DKA, CRRT, therapeutic hypothermia, and IABP. - Perform line placements and intubations frequently. - Experience with CRRT (Next Stage) is preferred. - Cardiac skill preferred but not required; staff will work within their scope of practice. - RNs are required to titrate drips, including vasoactive medications, sedation medications, Heparin, and Insulin. - Charge Nurse or Nurse Shift Manager generally does not take patients; there are four Nurse Shift Managers on staff. - Utilize primary nursing with Safety Attendants serving as sitters. - Work alongside hospitalists and intensivists who are in-house 24/7. - Use vents (Drager, Hamilton), CPAP, and BIPAP for respiratory therapy; RT in-house 24/7. - Daytime Tele/Monitor Techs are present; nurses must read and interpret EKG strips. Phillips monitors are used. - 12-hour shifts with bedside reporting; self-scheduling is available but not finalized until management balances it. - Travelers are the first to float and may float to CSICU and all critical care-like units within five facilities. - Wear navy scrub color; undershirts must be navy, white, or black, and scrub jackets are optional but must be navy. - Hospital may cancel up to three times per contract. - Use the Cerner charting system. - Unit-specific orientation includes two shifts in Medical ICU and one shift each in Trauma, Neuro, and Surgical ICUs. - Pharmacy is in-house 24/7, with ICU Pharmacy open during day shifts. - Rotation required for two out of three major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's); time off may be considered but is not guaranteed. - Modules to be completed by start, taking approximately 3-4 hours, time for completion is not billable. Please ensure all required tests and certifications are completed promptly as specified.
25878261EXPTEMP
Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding
5 Benefits of Travel NursingAs a travel nurse, you'll work in various healthcare settings, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations, medical procedures, and healthcare systems. This broadens your clinical skills and enhances your adaptability. Travel nursing assignments often take you to areas with healthcare shortages. Your presence in these communities contributes to filling critical gaps in healthcare services. A diverse portfolio of experiences adds depth to your professional profile. This can be beneficial if you decide to pursue leadership roles, advanced degrees, or specialized certifications. In some assignments, travel nurses may have opportunities to participate in health education initiatives, promoting preventive care and wellness in the community. Advocating for patients from diverse backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in various healthcare settings.
About The Position
Weekly Pay Range - $2423 To $2692 **Job Title:** Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit **Job Specialty:** ICU (Intensive Care Unit) - ICU **Job Duration:** 16 weeks **Shift:** 12-Hour Nights, Every Other Weekend, First to Float **Guaranteed Hours:** 36 hours per week **Experience:** Minimum 2 years **License:** Required to Submit **Certifications:** ACLS, BLS, NIHSS **Must-Have:** Dysrhythmia Exam (Basic) completion prior to acceptance **Job Description:** - Provide care in an 11-bed ICU unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1-2. - Work with common diagnoses such as ARDS, Sepsis, Chronic ventilator, ETOH withdrawal, DKA, CRRT, therapeutic hypothermia, and IABP. - Perform line placements and intubations frequently. - Experience with CRRT (Next Stage) is preferred. - Cardiac skill preferred but not required; staff will work within their scope of practice. - RNs are required to titrate drips, including vasoactive medications, sedation medications, Heparin, and Insulin. - Charge Nurse or Nurse Shift Manager generally does not take patients; there are four Nurse Shift Managers on staff. - Utilize primary nursing with Safety Attendants serving as sitters. - Work alongside hospitalists and intensivists who are in-house 24/7. - Use vents (Drager, Hamilton), CPAP, and BIPAP for respiratory therapy; RT in-house 24/7. - Daytime Tele/Monitor Techs are present; nurses must read and interpret EKG strips. Phillips monitors are used. - 12-hour shifts with bedside reporting; self-scheduling is available but not finalized until management balances it. - Travelers are the first to float and may float to CSICU and all critical care-like units within five facilities. - Wear navy scrub color; undershirts must be navy, white, or black, and scrub jackets are optional but must be navy. - Hospital may cancel up to three times per contract. - Use the Cerner charting system. - Unit-specific orientation includes two shifts in Medical ICU and one shift each in Trauma, Neuro, and Surgical ICUs. - Pharmacy is in-house 24/7, with ICU Pharmacy open during day shifts. - Rotation required for two out of three major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's); time off may be considered but is not guaranteed. - Modules to be completed by start, taking approximately 3-4 hours, time for completion is not billable. Please ensure all required tests and certifications are completed promptly as specified.
25878261EXPTEMP
Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding
- ACLS - AHA
- BLS - AHA
- Core Competency
- PALS - AHA
- Pharmacology
- Skills Checklist
- Specialty Exam
5 Benefits of Travel Nursing
