RN - CVICU

Cynet Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for a 13-week CVICU assignment in California. The role requires current RN licensure in the state, BLS/ACLS, and TNCC within 12 months of hire. A minimum six months in critical care is preferred.

Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and delivering advanced nursing care to critical patients, with supervision of support staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on patient safety, accurate documentation, and effective

Qualifications

• RN license required in state of practice.
• Minimum six months critical care experience preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; TNCC within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and provide nursing care to critically ill patients in CVICU.
• Supervise and delegate to ancillary staff according to scope of practice.
• Demonstrate advanced critical care knowledge for multi-system injury and ventilation management.
• Administer medications and IV therapies, including blood products, safely and accurately.
• Monitor patient status, interpret ECGs, and respond to life-threatening changes promptly.
• Maintain meticulous documentation and ensure patient and family education.

Education

Associate Degree (A.A. or A.S.)

High School Education/GED or equivalent

Critical Care Nursing course

Job description

RN - CVICU

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Intensive Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day Shift 1st 12 hours

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum Six months previous critical care experience preferred

License: Current RN license in state of practice required

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor required


• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor required


• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) required within 1 year of hire

Must-Have:

• Education: High School Education/GED or equivalent required


• Associate Degree (A.A. or A.S.) required


• Completion of a Critical Care Nursing course required

Description:Responsible for the planning, coordination, and provision of nursing care to patients in a critical care setting.Supervises and delegates care responsibilities to ancillary personnel according to their scope of practice.Demonstrates critical care nursing knowledge and skills applicable to the care of patients with multi-system failure requiring ventilation, neuro/trauma, respiratory failure, and hemodynamic monitoring.Provides appropriate nursing interventions in stable and emergent patient situations.Is competent in all routine nursing skills, including medication administration and intravenous therapy, including blood products.Maintains care for and communicates regarding indwelling catheters and drains, as well as the safe use of medical equipment in critical care.Accurately interprets ECG rhythm and manages care of patients during life-threatening emergencies.Verifies alarm settings with Monitor Technician per policy.Demonstrates knowledge of lead functions and applications, recommending best monitoring based on patient presentation.Manages care and monitoring for patients requiring ICP and ventriculostomy monitoring, as well as pulmonary artery and arterial pressure monitoring catheters.Demonstrates proficiency in assessment and intervention related to changes in neurological symptoms.Demonstrates knowledge and skills for the care and management of patients requiring mechanical ventilation and ventilatory support devices.Understands the principles of multi-system alteration and its impact on physiological functions and mental processing.Initiates a multidisciplinary, goal-oriented care plan for each patient in collaboration with the healthcare team.Provides education to patients and their families regarding care, using appropriate teaching methods tailored to age, condition, culture, and learning readiness.Completes accurate and timely documentation of all nursing care, including evaluation of patient responses to medications and treatments.Consistently performs necessary safety and quality control checks.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.Complies with all vaccinations and safety protocols as required.