RN CVICU

Talented Medical Solutions; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a contract position in the CVICU located in San Luis Obispo, CA. The role involves providing nursing interventions, performing medication administration, and managing emergency situations. Candidates must have an Associate Degree in Nursing, a valid RN license, and relevant certifications such as BLS and ACLS. Opportunities for night shifts are available in a community known for its coastal lifestyle, in a critical care environment.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent required.
• Current RN license in the state of practice required.
• Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certifications required.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course certification required within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing interventions in patient situations.
• Perform medication administration and intravenous therapy.
• Safely use and maintain medical equipment in critical care.
• Interpret ECG rhythm and manage emergencies.
• Collaborate with the health care team on care plans.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Patient education

ECG interpretation

Medication administration

Intravenous therapy

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

Medical equipment

Monitoring devices

Job description

Job Summary

RN CVICU – Contract position in In-Office, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States.

Auto Offer: Night Shift 3 x 12s or 4 x 12s; rotating shifts (no blocked schedules), 1900-0730. Requires TNCC, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS; Medical ICU/Trauma ICU, Neuro ICU. Call is rare.

San Luis Obispo is a lively coastal community located near Avila Beach and Pismo Beach, offering a comfortable coastal climate and active lifestyle.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing interventions in stable and emergent patient situations.
• Perform medication administration, intravenous therapy including blood products, and care & maintenance of indwelling catheters & drains.
• Safely use and maintain medical equipment used in the critical care setting.
• Interpret ECG rhythm and manage life‑threatening emergencies.
• Verify and adjust monitor alarms according to policy.
• Apply knowledge of lead functions, ICP, ventriculostomy, pulmonary artery monitoring, arterial pressure monitoring, mechanical ventilation, and other ventilatory support devices.
• Assess changes in neurological symptoms and apply appropriate interventions.
• Initiate multidisciplinary, goal‑oriented care plans and collaborate with the health care team.
• Educate patients and families with appropriate teaching methods.
• Document care legibly, accurately, and timely.
• Perform unit‑specific safety and quality control checks (shift and 24‑hr MD order checks, VO/TO readback, crash cart checks, urine QC, refrigeration logs & outdate checks).
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent (required). Associate Degree (A.A. or A.S.) required. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Passing completion of a Critical Care Nursing course (required).
• Six months previous critical care experience (preferred).
• Current RN license in the state of practice (required).
• Basic Life Support (BLS or HS-BLS) certification (required).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS or HS-ACLS) certification (required).
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification within 1 year of hire (required). Current employees have 2 years to complete.

Licenses / Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice (required).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Healthstream Basic Life Support (HS-BLS) certification (required).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Healthstream Advanced Cardiac Life Support (HS-ACLS) certification (required).
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification within 1 year of hire (required).

Organizational Requirements

All associates must receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.