Travel ICU Nurse
Oxnard, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position requiring a current CA RN license and strong critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 20-bed ICU and CCU within an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes neuro surgery (craniotomies, carotids, ventriculostomies, ICP monitoring), open heart, post-caths, impellas, and balloon pumps
• Drips commonly managed include vasoactive agents, levophed, norepinephrine, dobutamine, dopamine, propofol, and fentanyl
• Ventilator management required; no CRRT or ECMO
• Nurses are responsible for cardiac monitoring and must read their own strips using Phillips monitors
• Cerner EMR is used; experience preferred
• Night shifts (7p-7a), with every other weekend required
• Floating required, including to IMCU (stepdown) or Observation units
• Self-scheduling is offered but not always guaranteed
• Nurses will participate in the care of complex surgical and cardiac patients, including monitoring, drips, and advanced interventions
• Orientation includes three unit-specific shifts
• Navy scrubs are required
• Travelers may be required to work one major and one minor holiday with perm staff rotation
• No IV team support; nurse aides present for select duties (blood draws, EKGs, tech duties)
• Hospitalist or intensivist present in-house; on-call after hours
• Pharmacy and respiratory therapy available 24/7
• First-time travelers may be considered
• Candidates cannot have been directly employed by the affiliated health system within the past year

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at the time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 3 years of ICU experience required
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS; PALS preferred
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years
• Experience with neuro and cardiac ICU patients preferred
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Must provide a valid driver's license for consideration

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