RN - ICU

Cynet HealthStaff; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff seeks an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week assignment in Oxnard, CA. The night shift consists of 12-hour shifts in a 20-bed unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio often 1:2 and on-call support from in-house staff.

Must have a valid RN license and a minimum of 2 years ICU experience. ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications are required; Cerner is used for charting. Weekend shifts and travel experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years ICU experience required
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications required
• 13-week travel assignment
• Unit has 20 beds; weekend rotation every other weekend

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care nursing for ICU patients
• Monitor and respond to patient status and alarms
• Administer IV therapies and vasoactive medications
• Collaborate with physicians and respiratory therapists
• Ensure accurate documentation in Cerner EMR

Skills

ICU Nursing

Night shift

12-hour shifts

RN license

ACLS

Tools

Cerner

Job description

RN - ICU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night Shift

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum 2 years in ICU

License: Required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

• Minimum 3 years of ICU experience preferred
• Travel experience preferred
• Cerner experience preferred

Description:Unit consists of 20 beds.Certifications required include ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NIH.Patient ratios are typically 1 to 2, may be 1 to 1 in certain situations.Electronic Medical Record system used is Cerner.Charge nurses are present on the unit.Nurse aides are available for assistance during designated hours.Weekend work is required every other weekend.Holiday shifts will rotate with permanent staff, typically including one major and one minor holiday.Scrub color is navy.Tele/monitor technicians are not available; nurses are responsible for reading strips.IV drips such as vaso, levophed, norepinephrine, dobutamine, dopamine, propofol, and fentanyl may be administered.Mechanical ventilation is part of the patient care.Clientist or intensivist is available in-house, with on-call services after hours.Respiratory therapy is available 24/7.Pharmacy services are available 24/7.Shifts consist of 12 hours with self-scheduling, which may not always be guaranteed.Floating to stepdown or observation units may be required.Specific floor orientation consists of three shifts.Common diagnoses and types of patients include neuro surgery, open heart procedures, and post-cardiac catheterizations.Experience with CRRT or ECMO is not required.Cancellation policy allows cancellation of a limited number of shifts during the assignment.