Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Palo Alto, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular. The Clinical Nurse provides evidence-based, hands-on care to patients while coordinating with families and the broader healthcare team. This role assesses patient needs, develops and evaluates individualized care plans, provides education, supports patient safety, and contributes to a culture of continuous professional development.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Current California Registered Nurse license; current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers; ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Additional Information:
  • Performs comprehensive assessments and interprets data to identify patient needs and nursing diagnoses.
  • Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.
  • Provides patient and family education related to self-care, illness prevention, recovery, and care management.
  • Identifies changing patient conditions, responds appropriately to clinical problems, and activates emergency protocols when necessary.
  • Promotes patient and employee safety while supporting compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
  • Prioritizes care, delegates tasks appropriately, and seeks assistance as needed.
  • Contributes to staff education, team development, quality improvement, and professional nursing practice.
  • Uses available technology for communication, documentation, and clinical information management.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits