Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

American Traveler; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac ICU assignment in California. Active CA RN license required; recent fresh open heart and mixed ICU patient experience are essential. BLS and ACLS are required, NIHSS also required, PALS preferred. BSN not required.

Position features 12-hour night shifts, 1:1 to 1:2 patient ratios, travel-friendly benefits, and comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with Day 1 options. Housing allowance and licensure reimbursement provided.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license required, active at time of submission with no pending licenses accepted.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS also required; PALS preferred.
• Recent fresh open heart and mixed ICU patient experience required.
• BSN not required for this position.
• Must pass a proctored Dysrhythmia test onsite on day one (Pass/Fail).
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care nursing to cardiac ICU patients, including those with fresh open heart procedures and mixed ICU diagnoses.
• Work in a 30-bed Cardiac ICU within an acute care hospital with Level 2 trauma designation.
• Maintain 1:1 to 1:2 patient ratios, with approximately 90% at 1:2.
• 12-hour night shifts with an every-other-weekend requirement.
• Operate Cerner EMR and GE telemetry monitors; support hospitalist coverage 24/7.
• Ventilator management and on-site 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy support.
• Self-scheduling available; unit orientations provided; traveling staff may float to telemetry or medsurg.

Skills

RN Experience

CA RN License

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

Fresh Open Heart

Mixed ICU

PALS Preferred

Tools

Cerner EMR

GE Telemetry Monitors

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac ICU position requiring recent fresh open heart and mixed ICU patient experience with a CA RN license.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required, active at time of submission with no pending licenses accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS, with NIHSS also required and PALS preferred
• Recent experience with fresh open heart patients required
• Experience with mixed ICU patient populations required
• BSN not required for this position
• Must pass a proctored Dysrhythmia test onsite on day one (Pass/Fail)
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Work in a 30-bed Cardiac ICU within an acute care hospital with a Level 2 trauma designation
• 1:1 to 1:2 patient ratios, with approximately 90% of assignments at a 1:2 ratio
• 12-hour night shifts with an every-other-weekend requirement
• Uses Cerner EMR and GE telemetry monitors
• Charge nurse does not carry a patient assignment
• Ventilator management required as part of patient care
• Hospitalist coverage in house 24/7, along with 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy support
• No dedicated IV team or nurse aides on the unit
• Self-scheduling available, with schedules built approximately 6 weeks in advance and finalized by the manager
• Travelers are prioritized for floating to any telemetry or medsurg unit
• One day of unit-specific orientation provided
• Navy scrubs required
• Provide critical care nursing to cardiac ICU patients, including those with fresh open heart procedures and mixed ICU diagnoses
• Facility can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment (3 shifts for shorter assignments)
• Holiday coverage is not currently required but may be requested
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-743303

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