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

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position requiring a CA RN license and advanced certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital-based Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and ICU-CV Recovery unit
• 24 beds with the capacity to increase to 32 beds
• Patient population includes respiratory failure, sepsis, AMI, ARDS, GI bleeds, CABG, TAVR, Impella, vascular and neuro surgeries, and CVAs
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 1:1 or 1:2
• Intensivist present from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with on-call coverage after hours
• Uses Cerner EMR; previous Cerner experience is required
• Night shifts with 12-hour shift length; must work every other weekend or 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week period
• Required to float first to MedSurg/Tele units (4E, 4W, 5E, 5W, 6E)
• Unit utilizes Spacelabs telemetry monitoring with 24/7 monitor techs and tele monitors also present in patient rooms
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and provide advanced critical care to complex patient populations
• Charge nurse is available and rarely takes patients; a free resource nurse may assist as needed
• No nurse aides provided; nurses responsible for all telemetry strip readings
• Ventilators managed by Respiratory Therapy, which is available 24/7
• Pharmacy support available 24/7 with a unit-dedicated pharmacist during weekdays and partial weekends
• Unit orientation includes two shifts and orientation to both East and West towers to support floating requirements
• Scrub color is navy blue for scrubs, jackets, and permitted undershirts (navy, white, or black)
• Must be willing and able to work required shifts, including nights and weekends
• Passing facility clinical testing (e.g., dysrhythmia exam, sterile technique for Foley and central line changes) is required during orientation

Requirements

• Active CA RN license is required at the time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years recent ICU experience
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Must pass a basic EKG interpretation test during orientation; additional EKG and STEMI/procedural sedation curriculum for critical care RNs
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Candidates with IABP, CRRT, or ICP experience and neuro background are a plus
• Must provide 2 recent references (1 supervisor within last 12 months, 1 peer or supervisor within last 3 years including dates of employment and rehire eligibility)
• No first-time travelers will be considered
• Copy of valid driver's license required for consideration
• Must not have been employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity within the past year

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