Travel ICU Registered Nurse
Bakersfield, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with a current CA license and strong critical care skills for night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Work in the ICU and ICU-CV Recovery units within an acute care hospital setting
• 24-bed ICU (expandable to 32 beds) with patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2
• Care for patients with conditions such as respiratory failure, sepsis, AMI, ARDS, GI bleed, CABG, TAVR, Impella, vascular surgeries, neuro surgeries, and CVAs
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with every other weekend or four weekend shifts per four week schedule required
• Must be willing to float first to any MedSurg/Tele units (4E, 4W, 5E, 5W, 6E)
• Uses Cerner EMR and Spacelabs telemetry monitoring equipment; nurses are responsible for their own telemetry strip interpretation
• Intensivist on unit from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on call after hours
• Responsibilities include participation in multidisciplinary rounds and reading/interpreting telemetry strips
• Orientation includes two unit shifts plus floating orientation to East and West towers
• Scrub color is navy blue, including jackets and undershirts in navy, white, or black
• 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy available; dedicated pharmacist on unit weekdays and weekends
• Nurses must comply with CA break requirements (one 30-min clock-out break and three 15-min breaks per shift)
• Charge nurse rarely takes patients and assists with rapid responses; no nurse aides or IV team present
• Holiday coverage expectations as scheduled by unit
• Candidates must not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU RN experience required
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (no pending certifications accepted)
• Must pass basic and advanced EKG interpretation tests during orientation
• Experience with all cardiac and vasoactive drips, conscious sedation, and neuro cases preferred
• Must provide two professional references, including one supervisor from the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the last 3 years
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• No first-time travelers will be considered

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