Critical Care Float ICU RN
Thousand Oaks, CA
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Unit Information

Location: City, State

Unit Details:

• Number of Beds: 10
• Number of Staff: 30
• Patient Ratios: 1:2 or 1:1 depending on acuity
• Type of Equipment: External Ventricular Draining Device (EVD), Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
• Electronic Medical Record: Meditech

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of critical care experience (excluding travel assignments)
• Expertise in EVD management and monitoring, hypothermia, ventilator management, and vasoactive medications
• Completion of NIH Stroke Scale
• Experience in immediate post open-heart care, hemodynamic monitoring, and arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation
• Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with line placement and intubation

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking skills under pressure

Work Environment

Staffing Structure:

• Day Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 5 Staff Nurses, 1 Unit Assistant
• Night Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 5 Staff Nurses

Dress Code:

• Scrub color is variable
• No visible piercings; tattoos must be covered

Policies & Guidelines

Registered Nurses may float to Critical Care Unit (CCU) and Progressive Care Unit (PCU). Travelers will float first as necessary.

Awards & Recognition

• Beacon Award

Additional Information

We have recently hired new graduates for this unit. Our team values exceptional collaboration, and we appreciate team players who enjoy mentoring others.