SICU/CVICU Registered Nurse
Stockton, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a SICU/CVICU position requiring a minimum of 3 years of experience, Cerner proficiency, and hands-on experience recovering fresh hearts directly from the OR.

Details

• Acute care setting in a Surgical/Cardiovascular ICU (SICU/CVICU)
• 10-bed unit focused on CV and CT patients, including general medical and surgical ICU cases
• Patient population includes TAVR, Impella, IABP, fresh heart recovery from OR, lumbar drains, Swan-Ganz catheters, STEMI, AAA, hypothermia, and sepsis; no CRRT
• Patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2
• Ventilators used: Draeger, Hamilton G5, Galileo, and LVT transport vent
• Hemodynamic monitoring via Philips central monitors at the nursing station and hardwired in each room; Omnicell medication dispensing
• EMR: Cerner (experience required)
• 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend required; additional weekends possible but rare based on unit needs
• First to float; floating limited to other ICUs or ER for inpatient ICU holds
• Charge nurse and resource nurse available 24/7; intensivist in-house 7 AM–5 PM, on-call after hours
• RT and pharmacy (including Omnicell) available 24/7; no IV team on unit
• No nurse aides/techs, but patient care support staff, unit clerks, and secretaries are available for room setup and call light support

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
• Required certifications (all must be active, no pending): BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS
• CCRN preferred
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience required
• Experience recovering fresh hearts directly from the OR within the past 6 months required
• General medical and surgical ICU experience required in addition to CVICU experience
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) must be passed before an offer can be confirmed
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• High-acuity, fast-paced unit requiring flexibility — patient assignments can change at any time during a shift
• Experience with TAVR, Impella, IABP, lumbar drains, Swan-Ganz, and manual hemodynamic monitoring is preferred
• Orientation consists of 1 shift with a preceptor; all MyJourney modules must be completed prior to arrival — no exceptions
• A pass/fail sterile technique test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes is administered on the first day of orientation
• Scrubs must be navy blue; scrub jackets and undershirts must be navy, white, or black
• Self-scheduling is not available; time off requests should be submitted prior to the start of the contract — requests made after the assignment begins are subject to manager approval
• Holiday coverage required: 2 out of 3 major winter holidays; other holidays fall into the permanent staff rotation as needed
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered