RN - SICU

Cynet Health; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a qualified RN for a Surgical Intensive Care Unit assignment for 13 weeks. The role requires care of surgical ICU patients, with a 12-hour night shift, 12 hours per shift, and a 1:1 or 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio in a 10-bed unit.

You must have a valid nursing license, 2+ years of ICU experience, and be comfortable with EKG interpretation and ventilator management. The position includes access to 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy, with weekend work every other weekend

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• Experience with surgical patients and ICU care required
• Able to read and interpret EKG strips and manage ventilators
• Valid nursing license; BLS/ACLS/NIHSS certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide critical patient care in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit
• Monitor and support post-operative vascular surgery patients
• Collaborate with hospitalists, therapists, and nursing staff to ensure safety
• Perform line placements and manage respiratory/CRRT/ECMO as needed

Skills

ICU Experience

EKG Reading

Ventilator Care

Nursing License

BLS/ACLS/NIHSS

Education

BSN preferred

RN license

Tools

Cerner

Job description

RN - SICU

Profession: RN

Specialty: Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12-hour Nights

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience

License: Valid nursing license required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

Candidates must have experience with surgical patients.Candidates must be able to read and interpret EKG strips.Candidates must be comfortable working with ventilators.

Description:The role involves providing critical patient care in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit.The unit has a capacity of 10 beds.The typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:1 or 1:2.Common diagnoses include postoperative recoveries, primarily vascular surgeries.Experience with line placements, CRRT, and ECMO is beneficial.Shifts begin at 6:45 PM with bedside report.Self-scheduling is utilized but final schedules are managed by the Supervisor.Weekend work is required every other weekend, and holiday shifts will rotate with the core staff.Nurses can access their schedules from home and can make themselves available for extra shifts.Floating to other facilities may occur, though it is rare.The unit employs nurse aides as safety attendants.Charge nurses generally do not take patients but may provide relief for breaks.All staff must wear navy scrubs, and undershirts must be navy, white, or black.Scrub jackets are optional, but must also be navy.The emergency medical record system is Cerner.The unit is supported by a hospitalist or intensivist available in-house at all times.Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy are available 24/7.Overtime and extra shifts may be available.Travelers are expected to work two of the three major holidays each year.A background check is required prior to employment.A specific exam must be completed as part of the hiring process.Candidates are advised to review all requirements thoroughly before applying.