CVICU Registered Nurse
Sacramento, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular Surgical ICU (CSICU) position in Sacramento, CA, requiring a CA RN license, cardiovascular critical care experience, and the ability to read and interpret EKG strips.

Responsibilities

• Acute care hospital setting in a 20-bed Cardiovascular Surgical ICU (CSICU)
• Patient population includes pre- and post-op CABG (goal extubation within 6 hours), LVADs, Impellas, IABP, TAVRs, CRRT (Next Stage), and patients on critical drips and Swan monitoring
• Patient ratios: 1:1–2
• Telemetry required — must be able to read and interpret EKG strips
• Ventilator management is required
• EMR: Cerner
• 12-hour day shifts with a 6:45 AM start time; bedside report
• Every other weekend required
• First to float, including potential mid-shift float to other Sacramento area facilities; float to MSNICU may occur (neuro experience preferred)
• Charge nurse available and generally does not carry a patient assignment but provides break relief
• Nurse aides available based on census and staffing
• Respiratory therapy and pharmacy support available 24/7
• Hospitalist or intensivist in-house at all times
• No IV team on-site
• Self-scheduling used, balanced by manager; schedules posted 4 weeks in advance with remote access available
• 13-week assignment
• Travelers will not be assigned LVAD patients; core staff will validate skills for CABG recovery, IABP, and CRRT
• IABP is not a 1:1 assignment
• Floor-specific orientation consists of 1–2 days with a preceptor
• Navy scrubs required; undershirts must be navy, white, or black; scrub jackets are optional but must be navy if worn
• Candidates must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia (DYS) exam prior to offer confirmation; the exam is pass/fail with two attempts allowed
• Previously completed Relias DYS exams taken within the last 12 months may be accepted
• A sterile technique competency test (Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes) is administered on the first day of orientation
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates previously employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Coverage for 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's) is required; holiday scheduling is at the manager's discretion
• A unit manager interview is required as part of the selection process

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required (no pending licenses accepted)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (no pending certifications accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Cardiovascular ICU or critical care experience required
• Ability to read and interpret EKG strips required
• Ventilator management experience required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked (must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire)
• Valid driver's license required

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