Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $48-72 per hour

Tenet Desert; Joshua Tree (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Tenet Desert in Joshua Tree, CA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for ICU to join the team on a full-time basis. The position requires night shifts from 7:00pm to 7:30am with every other weekend, and involves caring for critically ill patients in a high-acuity environment.

A $25,000 sign-on bonus is offered based on experience. The role includes administrative duties, team collaboration, and ongoing competency demonstrations within the ICU unit.

Qualifications

• Current CA RN license is required.
• BLS Certification is required.
• ACLS Certification is required.
• Dysrhythmia interpretation course or demonstrated competency is required.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in an ICU setting according to policy.
• Administer IV medications and fluids safely.
• Perform and document health assessments and patient responses.
• Communicate with physicians and healthcare team effectively.
• Supervise and instruct LVNs, CNAs, and students as needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records and care plans.
• Assist with invasive procedures and monitor invasive lines and equipment.

Skills

Acute care experience

Critical care nursing

Education

CA RN license

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Dysrhythmia interpretation course

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Tenet Desert is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a nursing job in Joshua Tree, California.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Discipline: RN

Duration: Ongoing

Employment Type: Staff

Shift: Nights, 7:00pm to 7:30am, every other weekend is required.

Hours: 12

Job Type: Full Time

Up to $25,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience

Job Summary

Assists with patient care in an intensive environment.

• Nursing care is performed according to procedure and HDMHCD policy.
• Administers IV via IM, SC, ID, medications/fluids in a safe, therapeutic manner.
• Performs therapeutic measures as prescribed by a physician.
• Performs and documents initial and ongoing health assessment screening of patient including social and physical aspects, maintaining appropriate records of observations, nursing care administered and patient response. Documents ongoing health assessment screening of patients, patient's condition, treatments and responses.
• Communicates and consults with physicians and other health care professionals in an effective manner.
• Participates in staff development programs and department meetings.
• Assists in planning, supervising and instructing LVNs, CNAs and students. Plans, supervises, evaluates and instructs Patient Care Technicians.
• Maintains appropriate records of observations, nursing care administered and patient response.
• Develops an appropriate plan of care for each patient including assessment planning, intervention and continuous evaluation. Ensures an adequate system of internal controls.
• Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias interpretation and interventions according to physician ordersand ACLS protocols. All arrhythmias are assessed promptly and intervention carried out when appropriate.
• Proficient in assisting with procedures and maintaining invasive lines and critical care equipment, i.e.,pulmonary artery and arterial lines, pacemakers, etc. and serves as a resource for staff in clinical matters. Provides clinical guidance to nursing staff when needed. Assists with invasive procedures and maintains invasive lines and equipment, interprets information gathered and intervenes appropriately.
• Has mastered competency checklist/exam for specific clinical areas. Demonstrated competency annually specific clinical area.
• Has mastered competency checklist/exam for specific clinical areas. Demonstrated competency annually in specific clinical area.

Qualifications

• Current CA RN license
• Current BLS Certification
• Associate's Degree
• 1 year Acute Care experience preferred
• ACLS Certification
• Dysrhythmia interpretation course or demonstrated competency in interpretation of dysrhythmias

Benefits

• Sign-On bonus

Tenet Desert Job ID #2603026034. Posted job title: Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU