Critical Care RN
Fairfield, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Critical Care RN Travel

Location: Fairfield, California
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

As a Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN), you will be responsible for delivering safe, effective, and high-quality nursing care. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using a relationship-based care model. Your role includes collaborating with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to promote health and recovery, while providing culturally competent and ethical care within legal standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient physical and psychosocial conditions continuously and formulate nursing diagnoses.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans ensuring patient safety, comfort, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Perform nursing skills and procedures, educate patients and families on health care needs.
• Evaluate care effectiveness and modify plans as necessary.
• Use and demonstrate knowledge of medical equipment, instrumentation, and medications safely.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and supervise care team members.
• Advocate for patients’ rights and informed decision-making.
• Coordinate patient care activities with nurses, physicians, allied health professionals, and ancillary staff.
• Communicate effectively to facilitate safe patient handoffs and document nursing care per policy.
• Contribute to positive patient experiences and assist in resolving complaints promptly.
• Perform physical duties including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and fine motor skills.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum of 3 years acute care nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Current certifications: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Additional Information

• Must complete annual organizational employment requirements.
• Proficient written, verbal, and electronic communication skills required.
• Accountable for meeting unit and organizational patient satisfaction goals.

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.