RN - ICU

Cynet Health; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a registered nurse for an ICU travel assignment in California. The RN will work 12-hour day shifts with a 2:1 patient ratio and must have at least 2 years of ICU experience, CA RN license, and current BLS/ACLS/NIHSS certifications.

Travel experience and weekend availability are required. The role involves ports/arterial line management, chest tube assistance, BiPAP/CPAP, blood product administration, and vent care, with central line management and IV sedation

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience.
• CA RN license and current BLS/ACLS/NIHSS certifications.
• Travel experience required; valid for assignment.
• Availability every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Provide ICU care with a 2:1 patient ratio.
• Access and manage ports; arterial line care.
• Assist with chest tube insertion/removal; BiPAP/CPAP management.
• Administer blood products; care for ventilated patients.
• Central line care and continuous IV sedation management.
• Interpret arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias.
• Follow infection prevention protocols and isolation precautions.
• Start/maintain IVs; perform phlebotomy; manage dysrhythmias.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient care.
• Manage patients with renal failure and pulmonary conditions.
• Caring for ventilated patients and insulin protocols as needed.
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgment in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

ICU Nursing

Critical Care

Patient Assessment

Ventilator Management

Education

CA RN License

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

Job description

RN - ICU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 12 hours (07:00 - 19:30)

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience required

License: Current state RN License

Certifications:

• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS

Must-Have:

• At least 2 years of experience in ICU
• Travel experience required
• Every other weekend availability

Description:

The registered nurse will provide care in the intensive care unit.

The nurse will have a patient ratio of 2.

The position requires proficiency in accessing and managing ports, and arterial line management.

Ability to assist with chest tube insertion and removal is essential, as is experience with BiPAP and CPAP management.

The nurse will be responsible for blood product administration and care of ventilated patients.

Central line care and management, as well as continuous IV sedation management, are key aspects of the role.

Interpretation of arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias is required.

The nurse will follow infection prevention protocols and isolation precautions.

Additional skills required include starting and maintaining IVs, phlebotomy, and managing dysrhythmias.

The position involves high-level acute care practices and the use of advanced medical equipment.

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams is essential for effective patient care.

Candidates should be able to manage patients with chronic and acute renal failure, and pulmonary conditions.

Caring for ventilated patients and following IV insulin protocols will also be part of the responsibilities.

This role requires strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.

Travel experience is essential for this position.

All candidates must provide accurate work history information for the last 7 years.

Compliance with documented requirements for onboarding is necessary.

Availability for weekend coverage is needed.

Candidates must be committed to delivering high-quality patient care.