ICU Registered Nurse
Woodland, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with a CA license, ACLS/BLS/NIHSS/PALS certifications, and proficiency in telemetry for night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Intensive Care Unit of an acute care hospital
• 8-bed ICU with primary focus on medical ICU patients
• Ratios are typically 1:1-2 for patient assignments
• Responsibilities include care for patients on telemetry and ventilators
• Cerner is the EMR system used for all charting
• 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend required
• First to float to MedSurg unit and sister facilities in the region
• Charge nurse on duty, usually not assigned patients but may provide break relief
• Nurse aides available based on census and staffing needs
• Hospitalist or intensivist in house; 24/7 RT and pharmacy available
• Bedside reporting at start of shift
• Staff expected to float first to MedSurg at home hospital and to sister facilities as necessary
• Orientation includes 1-2 days on the floor with a preceptor
• Self-scheduling is used; finalized by manager, with schedules released 4 weeks out
• Scrub color required is navy; undershirts may be navy, white, or black, and scrub jackets must be navy
• Holiday shifts will rotate with core staff
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity within the past year unless previously employed through an external firm as PRN
• If required testing is failed on second attempt, candidate will not be eligible to work at the Sacramento region for 6 months
• First-time travelers will be considered

Requirements

• Current, active CA RN license required at time of application
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU RN experience required
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS (all AHA)
• Must be able to read and interpret EKG strips
• Two supervisory/professional references required: one from the last 12 months, one from the last 3 years
• Successful completion of Relias Dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance, with only two attempts allowed
• Ability to float to MedSurg and other facilities as needed
• Driver’s license and completed modules required prior to start

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