RN - ICU

Cynet Health; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a 13‑week assignment in California. The role is night shift with 12‑hour blocks and requires strong cardiac, stroke, sepsis, and ventilator management skills in a high‑acuity ICU.

The nurse will float to related units, participate in EPIC charting, and work with complex patient populations including STEMI and multi‑system failures. ACLS, BLS, NIHSS and active RN licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years ICU experience required.
• Active RN license in the relevant state.
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Float to Medical‑Surgical/Telemetry and Step‑Down units as needed.
• Chart all care using the EPIC system.
• Manage ventilated patients and critical line sites.
• Perform sedation administration and management per protocol.
• Handle STEMI/stable chest pain cases and dysrhythmia management.

Skills

ICU experience

Cardiac care

Stroke management

Sepsis management

Ventilator management

Central/arterial line placement

EKG interpretation

Dysrhythmia interpretation

Infection control

Tools

EPIC charting

Job description

RN - ICU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Intensive Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience required

License: Valid state nursing license required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required

Must-Have:

Strong cardiac experienceRespiratory experienceStroke management skillsSepsis management skillsDKA management skillsPost-operative complication care experiencePre- and post-cardiac catheterization experienceFamiliarity with STEMI patients, chest pain, and myocardial infarctionNeuro assessment skills for hemorrhagic stroke

Description:The ICU nurse will be required to work 3-4 weekend shifts per month.Travelers may be placed on call as needed.May be required to float to Medical‑Surgical/Telemetry and Step‑Down Units.All charting will be conducted using the EPIC charting system.The average daily census in the unit is approximately 20 patients.Patient diagnoses include various critical conditions.Previous charge experience is required, with strong code management skills.Proficient skills in central line placement, arterial line placement, and EKG interpretation are essential.Experience with cardiac drips such as norepinephrine, dopamine, and vasopressin is necessary.The nurse will be responsible for procedural sedation administration and management.Experience with intubation, tracheostomy, and dialysis catheter placement is preferred.Skills in therapeutic hypothermia and IABP management may be required based on specific needs.Candidates must demonstrate expertise in dysrhythmia interpretation and management.Multi-system organ failure management skills are essential.Effective management of ventilated patients is a key responsibility.Knowledge of infection prevention practices and the use of personal protective equipment is required.Preferred skills and certifications include CRRT and ICP monitoring experience.Applicants should have the ability to manage acute and chronic renal failure cases effectively.Phlebotomy skills and experience with surgical wounds are preferred.Clinical skills in the care of adult and geriatric patients are essential for this position.